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...
ConstructHER programme aims to inspire young women to explore careers in sector
GRAHAM is hoping to inspire more women to consider construction careers through its ConstructHER programme.
With females making up just 15% of the UK construction...
FMB calls for action to address ‘skills crisis’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the UK construction sector's 'skills crisis'.
Chief executive Brian Berry visited Constructionarium...
CITB provides almost £130m in grant support for construction employers
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures, which reveal the organisation provided almost £130 million in grant support for construction employers...
Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent
CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...
Natural stone specialist launches new free CPD
NATURAL stone product specialist Tradstocks is launching a new CPD programme, designed to offer architects, landscape architects, developers, and other built environment professionals the...
CECA Scotland launches new strategy to tackle civil engineering labour shortage
CECA Scotland has launched a new strategy to tackle the civil engineering labour shortage and attract new talent to strengthen the sector's workforce for...
Robertson initiative helps youngsters prepare for the workplace
SCHOOL pupils in Stirling and Clackmannanshire have completed an initiative run by Robertson Group aimed at aiding young people in preparing for the workplace.
The...
Funding boost for Energy Transition Skills Hub in Aberdeen
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has awarded £400,000 to help deliver a dedicated Energy Transition Skills Hub (ETSH) in Aberdeen.
Plans for the...
CITB hails success of Employer Networks initiative
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative, which revealed a significant increase in learners being...
Bellway invites applicants for 2025 apprenticeship and graduate intake
BELLWAY Homes has announced it is inviting suitable candidates to apply for its 2025 apprenticeship and graduate intake in Scotland.
The housebuilder offers the two...
Prison officer receives royal recognition for joinery training
A Dumfries prison officer has been honoured for his work to train prisoners in joinery - allowing them to both contribute to the local...
jmarchitects helps reaffirm Ardrossan youngster’s architecture ambitions
AN Ardrossan Academy pupil with ambitions of becoming an architect has been given his first introduction to the profession thanks to a firm working...
Forth Valley College secures £250,000 in funding to attract next generation of engineers
FORTH Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of...
Sustainable building products specialist launches CPD programme
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has revealed its continuing professional development (CPD) programme for the year ahead.
The supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction's programme,...
CITB launches business plan for 2025-26
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its business plan for 2025-26, outlining the practical steps it will take to support the construction...
