UK Government announces £600m investment in construction training
THE UK Government has announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more construction workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement ahead...
Impact report highlights need to close the ‘green skills gap’ in Scotland’s built environment
SUSTAINABUILD has unveiled its latest ‘Green Skills’ Impact Report, outlining insights and recommendations from its recent ministerial-led Assembly.
The Assembly, opened by Scotland's minister for...
Youngsters hosted at Fife event aiming to tackle lack of planners
LOCAL authority planners recently hosted 20 young planners from Scotland at an event in Glenrothes.
As part of the Scottish Government's national planning skills commitment...
Scottish schools pilot ‘pioneering’ roofing courses
THE City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications...
SNIPEF and BPEC partnership tipped to strengthen apprenticeship pathway
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has signed a partnership agreement with the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) to rebrand the...
The Kingdom Group completes acquisition of construction training specialist
THE Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of construction-related training courses and vocational qualifications specialist Competence Matters Ltd.
The senior leadership team at Competence Matters...
GBSS teams up with Tigers to help train next generation of construction workers
GBSS Civil Engineering has spoken of the collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping...
CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Consensus process to assess sector support for its levy proposals.
Consensus is the process through which...
Robertson and Edinburgh College sign MOU to widen access to construction careers
ROBERTSON Group and Edinburgh College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of their ambitions to provide students with hands-on experience and...
UHI investment offers construction students space to grow
SOME 500 individuals are projected to be trained each year at UHI Inverness’ new Sustainable Construction Centre, the learning institute has revealed to Project...
Contractor seeks applications for trainee and apprentice roles following careers events
CLARK Contracts has opened applications for trainee and apprentice positions following the firm's 9th annual careers events.
Two events were held in Paisley and Edinburgh...
Scottish project will explore relationship between healthcare and built environment
A 'groundbreaking' initiative in Scotland will fund six PhD studentships to explore the relationship between healthcare and the built environment.
Thanks to funding from NHS...
Forth Valley College to deliver Scotland’s first drone training course
FORTH Valley College (FVC) is to become the first in the Scotland to deliver a drone training course.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)...
Ark Estates leases prominent commercial unit to UHI Inverness for Sustainable Construction Centre
ARK Estates has leased a prominent commercial unit at Inverness' 58 Harbour Road to UHI Inverness.
The learning institute is to transform the building into...
Ageing workforce and electrical skills shortages ‘could hamper net zero goals’
TRAINING the electrical talent of tomorrow is 'essential' if Scotland is to address the current skills shortage and meet its net zero targets.
That's the...
Network Rail to recruit 38 Scottish apprentices to three-year course
NETWORK Rail has announced that it will be recruiting 38 apprentices in Scotland for its 2025 apprenticeship programme.
Apprentices are required at locations across the...
Roofing specialist draws attention to benefits of apprenticeships
BRIGGSAMASCO has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of recognised industry qualifications.
The roofing specialist is a long-time provider of apprenticeship programmes and...
Apprenticeships at 14 slammed as ‘reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible’
THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has branded Scottish Conservative proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places...
New report highlights surge in women starting construction apprenticeships
NEW research has revealed that the number of women starting construction apprenticeships in the UK has risen dramatically in recent years.
A report from the...
UHI Inverness looks to capitalise on ‘dawning of a new industrial revolution’ in region
UHI Inverness has said that economic development opportunities in its local area are the 'dawning of a new industrial revolution' as it looks to...
