Entries sought for SkillBuild 2025
REGISTRATIONS have opened for SkillBuild 2025, the UK-wide multi-trade skills competition delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
The competition sees the country's...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
Youngsters hail North Lanarkshire’s new Girls into Construction programme
A North Lanarkshire programme aimed at encouraging more girls to consider a career in construction has been hailed a success by local school pupils.
The Girls...
City Building apprentices pitch in to help Easterhouse Football Academy
APPRENTICES from Glasgow-based City Building have renovated FAREPlay Stepford interiors, the home of Easterhouse Football Academy.
The academy has more than 400 registered players and...
NFRC Scotland to expand education programme in 2025
FOLLOWING the success of in-school skills demonstrations in 2024, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scotland has announced an expansion of its education programme...
Open Doors returns to show the benefits of a career in construction
THOSE interested in pursuing a career in construction can now register to attend Open Doors 2025, which returns from March 17-22.
The event is being...
Morrison Construction to give local school kids access to Glasgow Science Centre
SELECTED schools near Morrison Construction Building Central projects are to get free memberships to the Glasgow Science Centre for the current academic year thanks...
Civils apprenticeship paves the way for a bright future
AN Airdrie civil engineering technician has hailed his apprenticeship for putting him on a path to be recognised as one of the most promising...
Scot JCB Group launches 2025 apprenticeship recruitment programme
SCOT JCB Group has launched its 2025 apprenticeship recruitment programme, which vows to offer ‘unparalleled’ learning and career development opportunities.
The programme invites individuals with...
CITB confirms revised Consensus start date
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...
Dougall Baillie Associates doubles down on intake of graduate apprentices
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has boosted its talent pool with the intake of two new graduate apprentices.
For the fifth year in a row, the...
Clark Contracts honours top-performing academy student
CLARK Contracts has presented the top-performing student in its academy with the Alan Calder Memorial Prize.
The award was established in 2008 following the passing...
NASC hails potential impact of Skills Bootcamps funding
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has expressed its delight after partnering with City & Guilds Training to offer Skills Bootcamps funding for scaffolding...
Founder’s Pledge apprentices celebrate completion of year-long mentorship
TWELVE apprentices who have spent the past year being mentored by senior leaders from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain as part of the...
Altrad RMD Kwikform opens first of two new training academies
ALTRAD RMD Kwikform has launched its new training academy in a bid to enhance employees' skills.
To mark the occasion, an event was held at...
CITB grants to support IA transition until March 2026
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a one-year extension of funding to support the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) in transitioning all...
Inverness safety specialist receives industry excellence accolade at annual dinner
INVERNESS-based safety training specialist Billy Sweeney has been recognised for excellence at a construction industry dinner.
The Industry Excellence Award was handed out at the...
Scotland to benefit from BAE Systems’ record £1 billion skills investment
MORE than 200 new apprentices and graduates are to join BAE Systems in Scotland in 2025 as the company expects to pass £1 billion...
Falkirk school pupils take on Balfour Beatty challenge
FALKIRK school pupils have become the first in Scotland to complete Balfour Beatty's Big Design Challenge, which aims to give young people a taste of what...
CITB reveals winners of SkillBuild National Final 2024
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2024.
75 of the UK’s top construction trainees gathered in...
