Ark Estates leases prominent commercial unit to UHI Inverness for Sustainable Construction Centre
ARK Estates has leased a prominent commercial unit at Inverness' 58 Harbour Road to UHI Inverness.
The learning institute is to transform the building into...
Ageing workforce and electrical skills shortages ‘could hamper net zero goals’
TRAINING the electrical talent of tomorrow is 'essential' if Scotland is to address the current skills shortage and meet its net zero targets.
That's the...
Network Rail to recruit 38 Scottish apprentices to three-year course
NETWORK Rail has announced that it will be recruiting 38 apprentices in Scotland for its 2025 apprenticeship programme.
Apprentices are required at locations across the...
Roofing specialist draws attention to benefits of apprenticeships
BRIGGSAMASCO has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of recognised industry qualifications.
The roofing specialist is a long-time provider of apprenticeship programmes and...
Apprenticeships at 14 slammed as ‘reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible’
THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has branded Scottish Conservative proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places...
New report highlights surge in women starting construction apprenticeships
NEW research has revealed that the number of women starting construction apprenticeships in the UK has risen dramatically in recent years.
A report from the...
UHI Inverness looks to capitalise on ‘dawning of a new industrial revolution’ in region
UHI Inverness has said that economic development opportunities in its local area are the 'dawning of a new industrial revolution' as it looks to...
Scottish construction firms urged to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
To mark...
CR Smith hails trainee programme for aspiring joiners
THE latest recruits to the CR Smith training programme are on track to become fully qualified joiners following success in their latest knowledge tests.
The...
Building services provider commits to trio of new M&E trade apprenticeships
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has reaffirmed its commitment to provide M&E trade apprenticeships in 2025 with a confirmed intake of three new entrants...
CCG reinforces commitment to apprenticeships with 2025 intake
CCG (Scotland) has announced plans to recruit up to 10 new trade apprentices across the group in 2025.
The firm's award-winning apprenticeship programmes provide young...
Grandfather’s legacy inspires Ayrshire brothers to get apprenticeships
A trio of Ayrshire brothers are keeping their grandfather's legacy alive by highlighting the benefits of apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025.
Callum, Jack, and...
Ex-fitness entrepreneur embarks on new career with construction apprenticeship
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Thomas & Adamson has highlighted the achievements of the former owner of a sports nutrition business who has embarked...
Energy Training Academy launches ‘landmark’ renewables course to help plug skills gap
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has announced plans to offer Scotland’s first direct route to becoming a low carbon heating engineer.
Working with accreditation body...
CITB launches its Strategic Plan for 2025-29
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025-29 as it outlines its approach to supporting the sector's skills and...
Construction apprenticeship pays off for housebuilder’s surveyor
TO mark the upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), Miller Homes has highlighted Emily McNeice (23), who has completed her apprenticeship with the housebuilder's...
MHB Consultants and Story Contracting partner to develop next generation of engineers
MHB Consultants and Story Contracting have partnered to provide graduate engineers with first-hand experience in both design and construction.
As part of the initiative, MHB...
Plugging AI skills gaps ‘essential’ for future of shipbuilding sector
ADDRESSING anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation has been described as 'essential' to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according...
Students given closer look at BE-ST retrofit
EDINBURGH Napier University (ENU) has hailed a visit for its students to the Built Environment - Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) National Retrofit Centre as a...
Huws Gray backs next generation of tradespeople with tools donation
BUILDERS' merchant Huws Gray has revealed how it demonstrated its commitment to the next generation of tradespeople by donating kits of additional tools to...
