Youngsters get hands-on heritage experience at Edinburgh Castle
SCHOOL pupils from across Edinburgh swapped their classroom for the capital's castle this week to try their hand at construction and traditional skills at...
Heriot-Watt University secures landmark accreditation for architecture programme
HERIOT-Watt University has become one of only two institutions to receive accreditation for a master's level architecture qualification.
The Architects Registration Board (ARB), the UK’s...
NFRC claims Milburn report is ‘welcome dose of reality’
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has backed the publication of Alan Milburn's Young People and Work report, claiming its findings highlight concerns...
Hitachi Energy opens UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Glasgow
HITACHI Energy has opened its new UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Glasgow city centre.
The firm said the facility is expected to create around...
University of Highlands and Islands archaeology course marks major milestone
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is celebrating a milestone with more than 100 students having now studied its archaeology and local...
CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
Falkirk pupils praised after completing ten-month construction initiative
AN S2 class at Falkirk High School has completed a ten-month initiative aimed at providing them with a better insight into construction careers.
Since last...
ECITB launches new training initiative inspired by video games
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new digital learning 'ecosystem' inspired by the look and feel of 3D gaming environments.
Dubbed...
Scottish nuclear site sings the praises of e-learning platform
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced that its award-winning e-learning platform has been hailed as a great example of industry collaboration...
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...
New training programme aims to extend use of timber across construction sector
A new training programme designed to accelerate the use of timber in construction across the UK has officially launched, backed by the Construction Industry...
Apprentice of the Year winner hailed for ‘outstanding’ attitude to learning
A 19-year-old apprentice from Inverness has been named Apprentice of the Year at Dundee and Angus College.
Lewis Scobbie, who works for Macleod Roofing whilst completing...
New Glasgow course sees construction attainment rise to highest rate in college’s history
A skills hub in Glasgow is helping young people take their first steps into the construction industry.
Delivered via a partnership between Keepmoat and Glasgow Clyde...
Cruden tackles construction skills gap with East Lothian schools programme
CRUDEN has launched a new schools initiative in East Lothian aimed at tackling construction's skills shortage.
Pupils at Knox Academy took part in hands-on sessions...
CECA Scotland Academy forum focuses on securing future workforce
CIVIL engineering employers, educators and industry bodies came together in Stirling recently for a CECA Scotland Academy forum focused on securing the workforce needed...
New partnership aims to help West Lothian students access apprenticeships
A new partnership has been launched with the aim of giving students in West Lothian access to better employment and skills development opportunities.
West Lothian...
CITB urging Scottish offshore workers to consider scaffolding careers
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging Scottish offshore workers to consider a career in construction due to the number of transferable skills...
Green skills training programme launched in Scotland
A new green skills training programme has been launched at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, based at the BE-ST Innovation Campus in Hamilton.
Apex Training, powered...
CITB aims to continue upward trend of women completing construction apprenticeships
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures that show the number of women completing construction apprenticeships in the UK has nearly...
West College Scotland to host 51st SPAY competition
West College Scotland has been chosen by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to host the 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice...
