Construction academy launches in Edinburgh to prepare youngsters for careers in sector
THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a new skills academy to prepare young people for a career in the construction industry.
It comes as...
Major contractors back new ‘females into construction’ course
HUB South West is backing a new 'Females into Construction' course, which hopes to encourage more females to consider a career in the construction...
CITB vows to support training and address key challenges in Scotland
THE CITB has revealed that supporting construction businesses while ensuring new recruits are welcomed into the industry are the key goals of the organisation's...
Up to 500 Scottish workers to be trained on green construction skills
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed plans to expand its Low Carbon Learning programme with the launch of a second programme focused on...
Scottish electricians honoured at apprentice awards
TWO young electricians have been honoured at the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year awards, sponsored by Edmundson Electrical.
Cameron Wood was...
Apprenticeship experiences go beyond what I thought would be possible
To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Tyler Buchan, graduate apprentice at Space Solutions, shares his insights into his current role
I have been an apprentice project...
Scottish sites to open doors to public to encourage more people to consider construction...
SIXTEEN Scottish construction sites are poised to open their doors to members of the public for behind the scenes tours as part of a...
Story graduates begin new chapter in their development
STORY Contracting has held its first quarterly graduate development day in Glasgow.
A workshop was attended by 17 graduates and trainees from across five divisions,...
SJIB launches online ECS assessments
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) has confirmed the launch of a new digital service to allow the ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) health, safety...
CSIC launches new fund for students looking to transform construction sector
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling for students with a passion for 'innovation and disruption' to help lead the charge for change within...
Electrical sector welcomes ‘exceptional’ year for apprenticeship numbers in Scotland
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have hailed an 'exceptional' year for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland.
The number of new...
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...
Scottish Government’s £25m training fund opens to mitigate Covid-19 job losses
PEOPLE who have lost their jobs or are at risk of redundancy as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic can access support to retrain...
Trade body announces new safety measures to restart training sessions
TRADE association, SELECT has announced a range of Covid-19 safety measures as it prepares to restart partial training sessions at its HQ outside Edinburgh.
Staggered...
Over 120 Edinburgh school kids to attend construction events
OVER 120 Edinburgh school pupils are set to attend two upcoming construction events as part of the Scottish Careers Week.
The events, at Royston Wardieburn...
Electricians of the future embark on pioneering new taster course
AUGUST 12 will be Celebration Day for a select band of Scottish students who will just have completed a pioneering course designed to help young...
Electrical trade bodies call for ‘one nation’ approach to training
TWO of Scotland's leading electrical bodies have warned that training must remain on a national level.
SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) said...
CITB business plan aims to tackle ‘Big Six’ construction skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has outlined plans to tackle what it describes as the ‘Big Six’ skills challenges facing the sector.
Based on...
GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment
NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...
Housebuilder hosts day of workshops at Prestonpans school
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland's young persons' forum recently held a day of workshops for S3 students at Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans.
The workshops...
