Construction sector urged to “get its house in order” over training
UNITE has called upon the UK construction sector to spell out its training plans to avoid a "calamitous" Brexit for the industry.
With fears growing...
CITB launches new toolkits to help employers hire apprentices
THE CITB has launched a series of apprenticeship toolkits to help construction employers with hiring an apprentice.
The aim is to simplify access to information...
PERI delivers product awareness training to temporary works teams
SCAFFOLDING and formwork specialist PERI recently held its first training workshop for temporary works engineers, site managers and designers at Laing O’Rourke.
The session took...
Allied Surveyors Scotland appoints quality and training manager
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Kevin Keane FRICS as its new quality and training manager.
Whilst at e.surv Chartered Surveyors, he specialised predominately in residential...
Second programme launches for STEM returners
A return-to-work programme has been reopened for the second time with new opportunities in Glasgow.
Last year, Binnies, an RSK company, launched the STEM Returners...
New College Lanarkshire graduates to compete at global skills event
TWO graduates of New College Lanarkshire have been selected to compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2022.
Mona Nawaz and Lewis Batchelor are part of the 39-strong...
CITB sets out six-point ‘Agenda for Change’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a six-point Agenda for Change in the wake of calls for reform from the industry and...
Training commitment is key to CCG’s future
CONSTRUCTION and manufacturing firm CCG is reaping the rewards of taking a proactive approach to training after having the foresight to see how skills...
Apprentices brush up on skills as part of nationwide competition heat in Glasgow
A competitive event was recently held at the City of Glasgow College as part of a nationwide challenge for painting and decorating apprentices.
The Painting...
New College Lanarkshire graduate triumphs in digital construction contest
AN architectural technology graduate representing New College Lanarkshire is celebrating after triumphing in a national competition for digital construction.
Pawel Kudosz won the Autodesk Digital...
Indeglas reaffirms commitment to young workforce
AHEAD of National Apprenticeship Week, Indeglas has provided details of the work the business is doing to champion careers in the built environment.
The firm...
Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...
SSEN recognised for ‘above and beyond’ staff development
SSEN Transmission has been awarded Platinum-accredited membership from The 5% Club in recognition of its development of its employees.
With responsibility for the high-voltage electricity...
Robert Gordon University to offer over 200 graduate apprenticeship opportunities
ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) has announced it is to offer over 200 fully-funded graduate apprenticeship opportunities for entry in 2021.
The Aberdeen university confirmed that...
Training commitment required to meet Scottish construction’s net zero goals
A new report commissioned by Housing, Construction & Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway has identified training as the main 'barrier' to achieving net zero across...
Housebuilder teams up with Ayrshire College on new construction courses
AYRSHIRE College and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland are collaborating on two new courses starting at the Ayr Campus in August this year.
The Taylor Wimpey...
CITB’s Strategic Plan aims to help attract thousands more people into Scottish construction sector
SUPPORTING training and retraining, improving productivity, and making it easier to help employers bring in new recruits to the Scottish construction industry have been...
Fife College students embark on new construction careers
TWO Fife College students have started new careers in the construction industry after studying for an HND in quantity surveying.
Nicole King and Todd Fleming...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
Taylor Wimpey supports schoolgirls in investment competition
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has supported a group of girls from Preston Lodge High School in the Future Assets Investment Competition.
Launched by Future Asset,...
