Scots businesses join forces to turn up the heat on energy training
TWO Scottish heating firms have joined forces to launch what has been described as the country’s first community-focused energy training academy.
The project will be...
Students visit East Calder housebuilding site
SIX students have visited Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's Calderwood development in East Calder as part of the Prince's Trust Get into Construction programme facilitated by West...
Dandara looks to encourage young people into construction with new recruits
DANDARA is continuing its drive to encourage young people to forge careers in the construction industry with two new appointments.
With the ongoing skills shortage,...
Fast-track joinery training programme launched for second year
CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to run a 'pioneering' fast-track training programme for would-be joiners for a second successive year.
Last year's...
CITB pilot tipped to ‘revolutionise’ how firms access funding for training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced an investment of more than £800,000 for the launch of a new employer network pilot project.
The...
Paisley construction firm workers learn life-saving CPR skills
15 JR Group employees have received CPR training from the British Heart Foundation to ensure they are equipped with life-saving skills.
The charity offered...
Housing association celebrates latest trainee success
KINGDOM Housing Association has hailed the success of its latest intake of trainees.
Representatives from across the organisation gathered at an event in Glenrothes to...
Scottish plumbing apprentice award winners announced
SCOTLAND'S top plumbing apprentices have been celebrated following the return of the SkillsPLUMB competition.
Organised by SNIPEF, Scotland and Northern Ireland's plumbing and heating industry's...
Trimble Technology Lab tipped to give students head start
EDINBURGH Napier University has officially opened its expanded Trimble Technology Lab at its Merchiston Campus in the south west of the capital.
Project Scotland was...
JR Training Services welcomes trainees from across Scotland for inaugural course
JR Training Services has marked the launch of a new programme of training provision offered by the firm.
The company welcomed 16 delegates to participate...
Contractor hails apprenticeship success at annual awards ceremony
MORRISON Construction has announced it is celebrating a 'landmark' period for apprenticeship successes across its north east business.
This year, Morrison Construction North East has...
Glasgow firm recruits new apprentice plumbers
GLASGOW-based Alexander Group has appointed three apprentice plumbers.
Declan Gallagher, Kieran Malone and Liam Edgar will undertake class-based training at Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus,...
Dandara Aberdeen focuses on helping to build construction careers
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has revealed it is continuing to encourage young people to forge careers in construction with the appointments of Ryan Odlin and Daniel...
Housebuilder commits to providing opportunities for youngsters in Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced it has committed to the Young Person’s Guarantee scheme, which provides opportunities for 16-24-year-olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships,...
National Timber Group launches Scottish management development initiative
NATIONAL Timber Group (NTG) has announced the launch of a new management development programme to boost career paths within the group’s companies in Scotland.
The...
Edinburgh Napier University’s expanded facility tipped to help next generation excel in construction
THE expansion of a technology facility at Edinburgh Napier University has been tipped to give the next generation of engineering and construction leaders 'every...
GRAHAM reinforces commitment to Scotland’s next generation of construction workers
GRAHAM has pledged to support Scottish youngsters in establishing a career in construction.
The firm has joined the Young Person's Guarantee (YPG). The £60 million...
Why construction must investigate alternative paths to entry to address skills shortages
By Emma Dickson, technical director at Arcadis and industry co-chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum’s Skills and Workforce sub group.
Employers in the construction...
North Lanarkshire Council looks to give pupils ‘head start’ with construction firm partnership
MORGAN Sindall has given senior secondary school pupils in North Lanarkshire an insight into civil engineering and construction management in a series of engagement...
Contractor commits to developing young roofers
A roofing contractor is on a mission to help ease skills shortages in the sector by committing to providing practical work experience for hundreds...
