Aberdeenshire-based training venture seeks to address construction skills gaps
KR Group Scotland, a specialist in steel, metal and cladding services, has launched a new specialist training division.
KR SkillsHub is described as marking a...
Scotland’s top plumbing and heating apprentices crowned
SCOTLAND'S top plumbing and heating apprentices have been honoured at the 50th anniversary Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY 50) competition.
Held at South...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
UHI Inverness CECA Academy Scotland graduates told of ‘unprecedented’ opportunities
UHI Inverness civil engineering operative students graduating from the CECA Academy Scotland have been told they are entering an industry with 'unprecedented' opportunities.
Michael Butler,...
Balfour Beatty Living Places ex-offenders initiative featured on BBC News
BALFOUR Beatty Living Places recently featured on BBC News, after providing behind-the-scenes access to a careers fair held at HMP Lewes, organised by the...
Engineering Development Trust extends skills partnership
THE Engineering Development Trust (EDT) has extended its skills partnership with SSEN Transmission to deliver STEM education to young people across Scotland for a...
Tayside Contracts to offer structured work placements to low-risk prisoners
HMP Castle Huntly has partnered with Tayside Contracts, a commercially-based local authority contracting organisation, to offer structured work placements to individuals nearing the end of...
Leo Quinn appointed life president of The 5% Club
BALFOUR Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn has been appointed life president of The 5% Club, the charity he founded in 2013 to help drive...
CITB confirms investment in National Construction College estate
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has unveiled plans to invest significantly in the National Construction College (NCC) at Erith and other NCC sites.
The...
NFRC hosts Scottish Parliament reception to mark skills progress
MORE than 130 guests attended a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) to celebrate the progress being made...
Key Scottish construction stakeholders explore solutions to apprentice dropout rates
THE high dropout rate of apprenticeships in the built environment was explored at a recent Edinburgh roundtable event featuring key industry figures.
Held at the...
College students visit Ravenscraig construction site
STUDENTS from New College Lanarkshire's Motherwell Campus recently visited the construction site at Ravenscraig, as part of their HNC and HND courses in computer...
China partnership sees UHI celebrate 363 construction and engineering graduates
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is celebrating the graduation of 363 construction and engineering students at its partner institutions in China.
The...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
67% of SBF levy-paying members vote to endorse CITB proposals
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has revealed its members have voted in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) levy proposals for 2026-29,...
New £2.3m Technology and Innovation Centre opens in Stornoway
A new £2.3 million Technology and Innovation Centre has opened at UHI North, West, and Hebrides' Stornoway campus.
The modernised facility will give the college...
‘Urgent’ action required to address funding challenges around hiring apprentices
AS the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition (SPAY) prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next month at South Lanarkshire College, the Plumbing...
East Lothian pupils build on basic DIY skills with Barratt Homes masterclass
PUPILS at Rosehill High School in Wallyford have been working on improving their basic DIY skills with the help of Barratt Homes East Scotland.
The...
CISRS launches new era of training reform to meet sector demands
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has embarked on a reform programme, designed to transform scaffolding training and expand apprenticeship opportunities.
Following a governance...
CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training
TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental...
