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...
Power of apprenticeships help to transform prospects for young people
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Stirling-based DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group, has highlighted the success of two young apprentices currently working within...
Timber specialist partners with college to deliver training
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has partnered with West Herts College to offer an apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent in...
Farrans launches search for next intake of graduates
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates...
Latest industry podcast explores challenge of training apprentice electricians
AN employer has been sharing his views on what it takes to train and develop apprentice electricians in the latest podcast from the Scottish...
College students see housebuilding process in action at Jackton site
THE site team at Cala Homes (West's) Jackton development recently welcomed students from South Lanarkshire College (SLC) to see the housebuilding process in action.
Seven...
Apprenticeships: what employers need to know
Apprenticeships have become more common in recent years with around 37,000 modern apprentices engaged in Scotland across a wide range of sectors. Traditionally, apprenticeships were...
