Dandara Aberdeen focuses on helping to build construction careers
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has revealed it is continuing to encourage young people to forge careers in construction with the appointments of Ryan Odlin and Daniel...
Energy Training Academy adds to senior management team
AN education centre looking to 'disrupt' Scotland's energy sector has appointed former Bauer Media sales chief Jak Carlin to its board.
Mr Carlin brings a...
Recruitment and training remain vital to keep pace with construction demand
SCOTLAND’S construction sector is well placed to benefit from a strong pipeline of projects, but employers will have to grapple with an increasingly competitive...
Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...
CCG welcomes 18 new apprentices
CCG has welcomed 18 new trade apprentices this week to work across four different companies within the group.
The business announced in March that it...
Scotland’s plumbing and heating apprenticeship to undergo ‘comprehensive’ review
SKILLS Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) have partnered to undertake a 'comprehensive' review of Scotland's plumbing...
Steel and cladding contractor shows commitment to developing the future workforce
AHEAD of National Apprenticeship Week, Aberdeenshire-based steel and cladding company KR Group has continued to demonstrate its commitment to developing young people.
The family business...
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...
Students ‘Get into Engineering’ with new partnership project
PUPILSÂ from Trinity High School and Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen are celebrating the completion of a 10 week Get into Engineering project.
The development scheme...
Writing on the wall for students
MORE than 80 masonry students gained qualifications at the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) whilst restoring Belleisle Park walled garden as part of college...
Headteacher builds construction pathway
A secondary school headteacher has created a skilled work experience subject as part of the curriculum in his West Calder High School.
 Greg McDowall began...
Construction charity to offer free mental health training
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced it will deliver £20,000 of free mental health and wellbeing training to the sector for the remainder...
Housebuilder launches new graduate programme
KEEPMOAT Homes has launched its first ever graduate scheme as it looks to find six new recruits.
The move is being driven by CEO Tim...
NCL students take creative approach to work experience with Sweco
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have completed 'virtual' work experience placements with engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco, after Covid-19 restrictions stopped their usual plans...
Human factors hold the key to increased safety
UNDERSTANDING interactions surrounding site banter could help measure human performance and help contribute to a reduction in construction accidents, an expert in human factors...
CSIC and SEPA to drive net zero ambitions in construction
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have signed a formal agreement to support a sustainable future for the...
Apprentices are ‘crucial asset’ in consultancy’s success
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) is highlighting the benefits of its apprentice programme ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, which runs from March 7-11.
The property...
New facility could help attract next generation of scaffolders
A proposed new training facility in Paisley has the potential to be a game-changer for the Scottish construction industry.
That’s the view of Ronnie Charters,...
Scots businesses join forces to turn up the heat on energy training
TWO Scottish heating firms have joined forces to launch what has been described as the country’s first community-focused energy training academy.
The project will be...
Partnership programme to inspire next generation of Winchburgh youngsters
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited (WDL), West Lothian College, and Winchburgh Academy are launching a 16-week 'developing Winchburgh' schools partnership programme.
The mentoring programme, launched to celebrate...
