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A caucasian senior adult carving wood in a workshop, representing the skills recognised in the BWF Awards

British Woodworking Federation 2023 Awards reveals shortlist

Now in their 15th year, the British Woodworking Federation(BWF) 2023 Awards has released the shortlist celebrating the achievements of UK woodworking and joinery manufacturing.
CITB Pic Peter Devlin

How the Net Zero Action Plan is equipping the construction industry...

Following the launch of the Construction Industry Training Board’s updated Net Zero Action Plan, chief executive Tim Balcon examines the work being done to equip the UK with the skills for a sustainable future.
Blueprint Coalition

Blueprint Coalition urges UK Government U-turn on net zero commitments

The Blueprint Coalition is calling on the UK Government to retain its net zero commitments following policy U-turn.
safety training

Should safety training be a requirement for directors, managers and supervisors?

Promotion is a natural progression through a company, but what does it mean for safety training?
energy guidance

UKGBC unveils important new energy guidance

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has released new energy guidance to help stakeholders make informed decisions on energy procurement.
Wide angle view of the Scottish Parliamentary Building, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Representing net zero economy

CERG calls on Scottish government to seize opportunities of net zero...

A new report from CERG has outlined a series of recommendations for the Scottish government to achieve a net zero economy.
UK Construction Week Birmingham

UK Construction Week Birmingham unveils diverse hub programme

UK Construction Week has unveiled the details of its upcoming Hub programme in Birmingham.
Old and worn colorful construction helmets, representing neurodiverse construction workers

1 in 4 construction workers consider themselves neurodiverse

A National Federation of Builders (NFB) report also found that 54% of neurodiverse construction workers had ADHD, in a report that suggested attitudes are improving towards neurodiversity in the industry.
timber in construction

Chopping down barriers to timber in construction

Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
Yellow bobcat on a construction site, representing the need for safeguarding construction equipment

What you need to know when it comes to safeguarding construction...

As incidents of tool theft continue to rise in the UK, Premier Guarantee outlines the key considerations and precautions you should take when safeguarding construction equipment.
building cladding - skills bootcamp

Cladding Skills Bootcamp introduced to address UK’s skills shortage

The Skills Centre is providing a rain-screen cladding Skills Bootcamp in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB, has called for collaboration across construction, education and policy makers

Sandi Rhys Jones appointed as 2022/23 CIOB president

Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB, has called for collaboration across construction, education and policy makers.
Learn how Leviat joins 450 other companies in providing ICE-approved structured training schemes for civil engineers

Leviat to boost civil engineers development with ICE endorsement

Leviat joins 450 other companies in providing ICE approved structured training schemes for civil engineers looking to develop their skills.
A young Caucasian male construction worker is taking a break to wipe the sweat from his forehead, representing the stress SME housebuilders currently face

92% of SME housebuilders not satisfied with Government’s approach to planning

Local Planning Authority delays in securing planning permission or discharging conditions were identified as a key barrier to growth by 93% of SME housebuilder respondents.
digital transformation in construction

Can digital transformation in construction ease the skills shortage and ageing...

With a major skills shortage, an ageing workforce and economic uncertainty, digital transformation in construction is needed to weather the industry’s perfect storm, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft.
construction training - Construction mentoring programme

PMMP construction mentoring programme enters its tenth year

Members of the Project Management Mentoring Programme (PMMP), an engineering and construction mentoring programme, will have access to even more professionals from across the industry.
CITB Pic Peter Devlin in a high visibility jacket and hard on a a construction site

Supporting skills and productivity with the Industry Impact Fund

Putting employers in the driving seat with the Industry Impact Fund will be key to industry success in tackling labour shortages by advancing productivity and promoting diversity, says CITB chief executive Tim Balcon.
Shot of a young man and woman having a coffee break at a construction site

The Skills Centre acquires Sorted Training to boost its construction commercial...

The Skills Centre has acquired Sorted Training to boost its construction commercial training portfolio nationally.
More demolition apprenticeships is not the only way forward to recruit 225,000 necessary extra workers, argues Rye Demolition's Simon Barlow

Engaging young people in demolition requires effort, engagement and apprenticeships

Demolition apprenticeships are one way to address the UK's skills shortage, but there's more to be done Demolition apprenticeships are part of the solution to...

Working towards a zero harm legacy in engineering construction

On the 20th anniversary of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, interim CEO of the ECITB Andy Brown asks how we can ensure a zero harm legacy for the sector.
CPD Accreditation

Elecosoft achieves CPD accreditation on UK training courses

Elecosoft's entire range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training and qualifications have gained accreditation from the CPDCS.
new homes target

Government needs a ‘radical rethink’ to meet annual 300,000 new homes...

No government can come close to its 300,000 new homes target by 2025 without a radical rethink in the way we build houses, warns Make UK Modular.
Premier Guarantee insight podcast

Premier Guarantee Insite Podcast: Trainee Talk with Matt Shum & Stephen...

In this episode of the Premier Guarantee insite podcast, Premier Guarantee's senior technical director Stephen Cahill, and senior regulatory specialist, Matt Shum, discuss the importance of encouraging apprentices and graduates into the construction industry.
UAS drone course

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board launches UAS drone course

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new quality-assured UAS drone course following the success of a pilot programme in 2022.
Louisa Finlay has been appointed by Kier to take over from Helen Redfern, who is leaving Kier after ten years, whilst Sisk has made a double appointment to roles in healthcare

Helen Redfern departs Kier, Sisk makes double healthcare appointments

Louisa Finlay has been appointed by Kier to take over from Helen Redfern, who is leaving Kier after ten years, whilst Sisk has made a double appointment to roles in healthcare.
Latest roofing industry survey shows firms are hampered by a labour shortage as workload continues to rise, according to the NFRC and Glenigan

Roofing industry labour shortage continues despite rising workloads

Latest roofing industry survey shows firms are hampered by a labour shortage as workload continues to rise, according to the NFRC and Glenigan.