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CIOB and NFRC launch new roofing chartered membership programme

THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in collaboration with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), has launched a new roofing chartered membership programme...
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New initiative aims to transform recruitment and skills across Scotland’s construction sector

SCOTLAND'S Construction Accord Transformation Board has launched its Construction Workforce Mission, aimed at tackling the challenge of recruiting, training, and retaining enough skilled workers...
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Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth

HMP Perth has become the first prison in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody. Established by the Civil Engineering...
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Paisley contractor recognised for ‘earn and learn’ opportunities

CLARK Contracts has achieved a Platinum accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme. The award is in recognition of the Paisley-based...
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Investing in young people pays off for Forster Group

FORSTER Group, a provider of roofing, solar and battery storage solutions, has revealed how it is defying industry trends by having a workforce with...
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RGU secures RICS accreditation for Graduate Apprenticeship surveying courses

ROBERT Gordon University’s Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) programmes in building surveying and quantity surveying have received official accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

Apprentices join team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 improvement project

THREE new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council's A9/A904 improvement project. The trio have each been offered 18-month roles with Balfour Beatty and...
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CRA launches pilot training scheme to boost concrete repair skills

THE Concrete Repair Association (CRA) has launched its Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP), an 18-month training initiative designed to develop the next generation of...
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CITB launches free inclusive recruitment training for SMEs

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched new, free digital training modules that are designed to make recruitment more 'inclusive, accessible, and effective'. CITB...

Motherwell pupils gain experience on live construction site

PUPILS in Motherwell have been given the opportunity to experience the construction sector first-hand through a tailored careers event organised by Clark Contracts. The Build...
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Flexel donates Far Infrared panels to Scottish electrical training colleges

FLEXEL International Ltd is supporting the next generation of electricians by donating free Far Infrared heating panels and educational displays to every electrical training...
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BPEC provides funding boost for Scotland’s plumbing and heating apprenticeship

BPEC, a not-for-profit body that supports training and skills development across the UK plumbing and heating profession, is investing £15,000 to support the recently...
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New BE-ST facilities tipped to boost Scotland’s net zero goals

SCOTLAND’S construction and built environment professionals are being urged to make the most of two new facilities at BE-ST’s Innovation Campus in a bid...
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It’s now or never in quest to tackle skills shortages

Callum Mackintosh, director at Hi-skills, tells Project Scotland why the nation needs a Centre of Excellence for Skills, Safety and Innovation - and why...

25 years of stonemasonry excellence in Elgin celebrated

HISTORIC Environment Scotland's (HES) Elgin Skills Training Centre is to mark 25 years of traditional skills training. The centre, located next to the iconic Elgin...
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New scheme focuses on skills and gender balance in Scotland’s construction sector

A new female talent retention scheme has been launched to tackle the skills crisis and improve gender balance across Scotland’s construction, property, and energy...

Donaldson Timber Systems launches industry-first training programme

DONALDSON Timber Systems has launched an 'industry-first' timber frame skills hub to develop a workforce capable of building using offsite timber frame. With over 50...

SSEN Transmission celebrates record intake of graduates

SSEN Transmission has welcomed a record breaking 59 new graduates to its 2025 programme. The milestone surpasses last year's intake of 46 and sets a...
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ECITB sets out five-year strategy to address skills gaps and support growth in Scotland

THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has unveiled its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, designed to help address skills shortages and support industry...
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Training and apprenticeships ‘central’ to delivery of Scotland’s housing plans

TRADE body SELECT has welcomed the Scottish Government’s new housing emergency action plan – but highlighted the importance of having enough skilled professionals to deliver...