New CITB business plan aims to give employers greater say in solving skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has set out three core priorities in its newly published business plan.
Improving construction’s people pipeline, creating defined training...
University to launch ‘unrivalled’ centre focused on health and safety
THE University of Strathclyde is to launch a new centre focused on education, research, and professional development in health and safety.
The move is designed...
CITB courses aim to improve fire safety awareness in construction
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging all construction workers to help improve fire safety across the industry.
The training body, in consultation with...
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...
CITB reports huge rise in young people seeking information about construction careers
NEW research from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that more young people are showing an interest in construction-related careers.
The training body...
Firms at forefront of Scotland’s railway to showcase career opportunities
NETWORK Rail and four of its supply chain partners are to showcase the career opportunities available in the rail sector at an upcoming event...
CITB to invest over £100m in training grants this year
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it will invest more than £100 million in grants this year to help train construction workers.
From...
Contractor upskills employees with bespoke fire awareness training
GRAHAM has invested in enhanced fire awareness training for more than 100 of its employees in partnership with Nullifire, a fire stopping solutions and...
Balfour Beatty chief launches Founder’s Pledge to support young workers
BALFOUR Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn has marked the 10th anniversary of The 5% Club with the launch of his Founder’s Pledge, aimed at...
CITB welcomes inclusion of construction occupations to Shortage Occupation List
THE CITB has welcomed the UK Government's decision to add 'in-demand' construction occupations to the Shortage Occupation List.
Tim Balcon, chief executive of the training...
MSP visits Paisley Town Hall refurbishment scheme to mark Apprenticeship Week
GEORGE Adam MSP, the minister for parliamentary business, was among visitors to the Paisley Town Hall, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, to...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week ends, but the work must go on
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
AS Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 comes to a close, our work in devising ways to...
Valley Group celebrates ‘standout’ apprentice
GLASGOW construction business Valley Group has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by paying tribute to the firm's first-year apprentice Griffin Nelson, who received the company's...
Trade body welcomes extra funding for apprentices but warns of potential future ‘shortfalls’
SELECT has welcomed extra funding for electrical apprentices and adult trainees following a plea to the Scottish Government.
However, the trade has joined training providers...
Building services contractor celebrates apprenticeship recruitment
BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has confirmed an intake of three new trade apprentices in 2023.
The company was formed in 2016 and has since...
Upgraded machinery at CITB construction college a ‘game-changer’ for apprentices
A collaboration between the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Scot JCB and CITB has resulted in the upgrade of machinery used for the Plant...
Apprentices ‘crucial’ to improving sector’s diversity
SCOTTISH Apprenticeship Week can play a 'pivotal' role in helping the building services sector get to grips with skills shortages and lack of diversity,...
CCG confirms 17 new apprentices for 2023
CONTRACTOR CCG has confirmed an intake of 17 new trade apprentices in 2023, taking the total number employed across the group of companies to...
First minister officially opens City Building’s new sustainable training college
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened City Building’s new training college in Glasgow.
The design features solar panels which will provide enough energy to...
‘Sexist and outdated’ stereotypes impact women entering plumbing sector
NEW research has cited 'sexist and outdated' stereotypes as the main barrier to women entering the plumbing sector.
39% of respondents gave that answer to...
