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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Community Interest Company formed to address ‘critical’ skills shortages in Highlands and Islands
A new Community Interest Company (CIC) has been formed to address critical skills shortages in the Highlands and Islands.
Highlands and Islands Skills, which will...
Upskill in MVHR ventilation: Scottish training opportunities
By Stefan Huber, MD, PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland
THE Scottish Government is about to undertake a second consultation on its proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy...
Rugby club unveils new kits and training academy through Procast partnership
MOTHERWELL-based Dalziel Rugby Club’s senior and youth teams are sporting new kits and launching a training academy thanks to a partnership with retrofit specialist...
Farrans opens applications for 40 graduate and placement positions
FARRANS Construction has opened the application process for 40 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2026.
The...
Energy Training Academy becomes UK’s first CORGI Skills approved training provider
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has been announced as the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in the UK.
CORGI has supported engineering on their...
Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO).
The organisation said that the launch...
Contractor brings flagship female apprenticeship programme to Edinburgh
FOLLOWING the success of its female apprenticeship scheme in Glasgow, GRAHAM has announced plans to launch its ConstructHER programme in Edinburgh this autumn.
Designed to...
Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
Former skills minister endorses FMB campaign for mandatory licensing
A former UK skills minister has called for urgent action to address the construction industry's skills crisis.
In an interview on the Federation of Master...
Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month.
Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
Lochmaben firm teams up with NHBC to tackle skills shortages
LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed how it is supporting the National House Building Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address...
