Construction management students visit ‘flagship’ Jordanhill Park site
THE site team at Cala Homes' (West) Jordanhill Park development, led by project director David Sutherland, recently welcomed students from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...
Housebuilder takes on new apprentices as part of ‘grow your own’ approach
TULLOCH Homes has shown its commitment to local recruitment and training by appointing six new apprentices.
The housebuilder said the new recruits will increase apprentice...
New College Lanarkshire scoops top BIM training award
NEW College Lanarkshire has been named the best training provider of Building Information Modelling (BIM) at an industry awards ceremony.
The college won Best BIM...
Online learning model could help tackle skills gap
THE 'rapid adoption' of online learning during the Covid-19 crisis could help accelerate potential solutions to the skills gap, according to the Building Engineering...
Aberdeen City Council launches training initiative as part of Covid recovery plans
AN initiative to increase employment opportunities in Aberdeen and the north-east has been launched by partners from across the region.
The project forms part of...
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...
Construction skills charity completes purchases from East Lothian Council
A construction skills training charity has completed the purchase of Black Bull Close and Backlands Garden from East Lothian Council.
The Ridge provides skill training...
Trade body welcomes increased diversity amongst apprentice plumbers
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed it has seen 'markedly' increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited apprentice plumbers.
Alongside...
Housing association trainee named Covid Workplace Champion
KINGDOM Housing Association is celebrating after health & safety trainee Fern Barclay was crowned a Covid Workplace Champion by the Royal Society for the...
CITB shines spotlight on impact of grant scheme on smaller businesses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that almost 14,000 businesses have been awarded grants in the past year, with over £77 million...
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...
Morris & Spottiswood awarded gold membership by 5% Club
CONSTRUCTION and fit-out specialist Morris & Spottiswood has been awarded a Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2022-23 Employer Audit Scheme.
The award recognises...
Training course looks to boost number of Shetland memorial masons
A training course is set to take place in April on undertaking memorial works to an industry standard within burial grounds in Shetland.
The three-day...
International renewables graduate urges others to consider career in Scotland
A graduate project manager from Punjab has urged other young people to consider a career in Scotland's renewables sector.
Vasu Sharma, of Edinburgh-based onshore wind...
Energy Training Academy agrees new partnership with builders’ merchant
THE Energy Training Academy CIC has agreed a £50,000 deal with St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies to help accelerate the development of the...
Salvation Army training scheme ‘changing lives’
AN army of CSCS card holders is being created in Falkirk thanks to the commitment and effort of two charity workers who have overseen...
Expanding Edinburgh building firm takes on first apprentice
EDINBURGH-based building firm The Garage Conversion Company has launched the initial phase of a planned programme of growth with the recruitment of its first...
Laying the foundations to attract apprentices
By Dr Graham Paterson, executive director, City Building
AFTER receiving more than 500 applications this year, City Building recently welcomed 60 new apprentices to learn...
BESA Training puts temporary halt on apprentice end point assessments
THE training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced it is suspending the delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices...
E-learning venture pays off for Scottish housebuilder
SCOTTISH housebuilder Stewart Milne Group has clocked up more than 1,600 hours of training since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
The firm has ventured...
