Dougall Baillie Associates hail success of engineering graduate apprentice
EAST Kilbride-based consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has hailed the professional success of its graduate apprentice Megan McGaw.
Megan, now a valued member of...
PDM and Huws Gray colleagues complete aspiring managers course
A dozen colleagues from PDM and Huws Gray have completed a training programme designed to support them on their paths to future leadership roles.
The...
Applications open for built environment scholarship funding
APPLICATIONS are open for Built Environment – Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) Accelerate to Zero Postgraduate Scholarship Fund.
The organisation is funding postgraduate students who can help...
Mobile heat pump training unit arrives in Shetland
SHETLAND Islands Council staff are among those benefiting from the visit of a fully-equipped mobile classroom delivering certified heat pump training in Lerwick.
A South...
Colorado offers lifeline to young construction worker
LIVINGSTON-based Colorado Construction has stepped in to help a young construction worker carve out a career in the industry.
In March, West Lothian College sent...
Architecture students team up with housebuilder on north east design project
STUDENTS from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment are building their skills with Cala Homes (North), as part of a student...
Contractor welcomes Glasgow students to Buchanan Wharf mixed-use site
GRAHAM recently welcomed students from Glasgow Caledonian University's building services department to Buchanan Wharf, one of Scotland’s largest mixed-use developments, to learn more about...
Highland initiative offers new route into construction for youngsters
THE Highland Council has collaborated with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Banardo's Works to create a pathway for young people who are...
Apprentices brush up on skills as part of nationwide competition heat in Glasgow
A competitive event was recently held at the City of Glasgow College as part of a nationwide challenge for painting and decorating apprentices.
The Painting...
Scotland’s first immersive safety leadership training centre opens in Perth
SCOTLAND'S first immersive safety leadership training centre has been officially opened in Perth.
SSE's new £2.5 million Faskally Safety Leadership Centre will welcome 7,000 people...
More help for apprentices and adult trainees thanks to free SELECT learning resource
SELECT is continuing its mission to educate and inform electricians with another important free resource aimed at apprentices and adult trainees.
Scotland’s largest construction trade...
Landscape Academy to return to Scotland following successful debut
THE Landscape Academy is to return to Scotland after declaring its first training courses the country a 'huge success'.
Edinburgh-based St Andrews Timber & Building...
Construction management students visit ‘flagship’ Jordanhill Park site
THE site team at Cala Homes' (West) Jordanhill Park development, led by project director David Sutherland, recently welcomed students from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies to host Landscape Academy training sessions
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is hosting the Landscape Academy for two days at its Livingston branch this week.
The move...
Clark Contracts launches trainee recruitment drive following careers events
CLARK Contracts has opened applications for trainee and apprentice positions following its 8th annual careers event.
Held in the east and west of Scotland throughout...
Engineering firm launches returners programme to support STEM professionals following career break
PD&MS Group, a multi-disciplined engineering company, is to launch a new returners programme to help STEM professionals in Scotland who have had a career...
Contractor to host Edinburgh careers event to highlight available opportunities
CLARK Contracts has released details of its upcoming Edinburgh careers event on Wednesday March 27.
Following the success of the company's recent careers evening at...
SELECT skills specialist to become SECTT CEO
CONSTRUCTION sector skills specialist Fiona Harper is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for...
Construction industry must spread the message on apprentices
THE challenge of promoting the benefits of construction apprenticeships to appeal to a wider audience of potential new recruits requires a concerted effort from...
Fife invests in traditional construction skills
A new generation of skilled professionals with training in traditional construction crafts are preparing to support historic buildings across Fife.
As part of Inverkeithing’s heritage...
