Could ChatGPT have an impact on the construction industry?
It’s been a while now since ChatGPT and AI tools like it burst onto the scene. But do they have any practical applications for...
‘Groundbreaking’ initiative aims to inspire next generation of construction workers
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, Inspiring Scotland and FARE Scotland, has launched Construction Aware, a new...
Modular specialist begins community engagement programme in West Lothian
MODULAR construction specialist Connect Modular recently visited The Alex Linkston Skills Centre for Sustainable Living at West Lothian College, in the first of many...
Contractor launches Glasgow programme to address ‘gender imbalance’ in construction
GRAHAM has launched a dedicated programme to encourage female high school pupils across Glasgow to pursue construction careers.
Promoted to schools with support from Developing...
CITB seeks employers’ views on 2026-29 Levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced key dates for the organisation's Consensus consultation on the 2026-29 Levy.
The consultation with the construction industry...
PERI formwork and scaffolding courses eligible for funding from CITB
PERI has announced its training courses will be heavily subsidised from September for levy-registered employers in the construction sector across London, with many other...
Farrans launches graduate recruitment drive
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 new positions on its graduate programme, with intake dates in...
SELECT welcomes suspension of college lecturers’ strike action
SELECT has welcomed the suspension of strike action by college lecturers that will allow electrical apprentices to continue their studies.
The trade body revealed it...
Fife College welcomes record number of modern apprentices
FIFE College has this week welcomed a record intake of 350 first-year modern apprentices through its doors.
Apprentices from engineering, construction, automotive, plumbing, gas engineering,...
Building services provider invests in four apprentices
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has taken on four new trade apprentices.
The Glasgow-based firm, which specialises in the installation of mechanical, electrical, renewable, sprinklers,...
CCG announces latest intake of apprentices
CCG (Scotland) has welcomed ten new trade apprentices to its workforce, taking the total number of apprentices employed across CCG’s group of companies to...
Future surveyors gain experience on A-listed Edinburgh mansion house
PROPERTY consultancy Galbraith has created a partnership with Edinburgh Napier University to help recruit the next generation of building surveyors.
Students from the university visited...
New £12m shipbuilding training academy opens in Glasgow
CONSTRUCTION of BAE Systems' new shipbuilding training facility in Glasgow has been completed.
The £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy at the company's Scotstoun shipyard measures...
Lovell celebrates two female graduates
TWO female graduates are marking significant career milestones at Lovell as they graduate from quantity surveying and civil engineering courses.
Abigale Kyle, 25, from Falkirk, has...
NASC report set to help drive scaffolding training improvements
FOLLOWING the release of the ‘Training in the Scaffolding Industry: Report 2024,’ National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it is analysing the...
Glidevale Protect delivers cavity tray installation training for the NHBC
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has announced it has teamed up with the NHBC to support the next generation of industry professionals by delivering...
Kirkcaldy roofing apprentice celebrates milestone award win
KIRKCALDY-based roofing apprentice Leah Stewart has become the first Scottish female to win the BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year accolade.
Leah, who is doing...
Energy Training Academy expands in the west
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has confirmed the launch of the first phase of a Scotland-wide growth plan with expansion into the west of...
Housing leaders sought to mentor next generation of decision-makers
LEADING figures from Scotland's housing sector are being urged to become mentors as part of a new initiative to equip executives, senior managers and...
Maxi offers insight into construction careers for youngsters
MAXI Construction has announced its continuous support for the Career Ready initiative, which started in 2017 with a commitment to providing mentorship and paid...
