Thomas & Adamson lends support to Scottish Apprenticeship Week
THOMAS & Adamson is backing Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting opportunities available to anyone interested in pursuing a career within construction and property services.
The...
No ‘silver bullet’ to tackle sector concerns
THERE’S no ‘silver bullet’ solution to the skills shortage problem currently engulfing the construction industry or the on-going quest to attract enough young talent...
The importance of creating a pipeline of talent
By Martin O’Donnell, health and safety advisor at Akela Group
THE construction industry has shown promising signs of recovery and new job opportunities are emerging...
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...
Survey reveals construction jobs boost for Brits
A third of construction firms surveyed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) expect to provide more jobs for British workers amidst the challenges...
Contractor shines a light on construction careers during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
AS part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, GRAHAM is highlighting its dedicated apprentice scheme through its GRAHAM Academy and the role it plays in nurturing...
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...
Graham confirms backing for new GA scheme
GRAHAM has announced it is supporting a new Graduate Apprenticeship scheme that gives employees the chance to gain higher education through the workplace.
Delivered as...
RSBi workers embark on healthy working programme
A group of Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi) employees have lost more than 25 stones after taking part in a workplace weight management programme.
The...
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...
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...
Brick by brick: Apprentice bricklayer builds foundation for future career
JAMIE Cumming, a 3rd year apprentice bricklayer with Alloa based Marshall Construction, has won the 2014 Incorporation of Hammermen Award in Bricklaying.
With the motto “By...
Fife College students graduate from new course aimed at tackling civils skills gap
THE first students of a new course designed to address skills shortages in the civil engineering industry have graduated from Fife College.
The graduation was...
Graham backs Ayrshire event to attract females into construction
GRAHAM has supported an event at Ayrshire College with the intention of encouraging young females to consider a career in construction or civil engineering.
150...
CITB inviting bids for funding to ‘digitise’ construction
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is inviting bids from business leaders to share in £1 million of funding to help the construction industry...
Rearo teams up with Bridgeton charity to provide construction opportunities
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has teamed up with Bridgeton-based employment charity First Steps Future Training to create work opportunities for underprivileged young...
In training
KAWNEER is including main contractors on its “intensive” installation training programme.
The company said the move is a response to the growing influence of principal...
Mulholland Contracts steps up apprentice recruitment plans
MULHOLLAND Contracts has announced plans to recruit 50 new staff members in the run up to the firm's 50th birthday celebrations in 2024.
Ahead of...
hub South West supports STEM programme designed to address construction skills gap
HUB South West Scotland has teamed up with South Ayrshire Council, education consultancy Class Of Your Own (COYO) and local secondary schools to support...
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...
