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...
Contractor’s new charity partnership is Streets ahead
GRAHAM has teamed up with 'sport for employment' charity Street League to establish construction skills academies, with the aim of giving young people support including...
CITB sets out ‘radical’ recovery plan, including cut in levy bills
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its plan to help employers recover from the Covid-19 crisis, which includes a major reduction in...
Amey looks to boost career opportunities in Scotland
AMEY has revealed it is helping to tackle employment and training deficiencies in Scotland caused by the Covid-19 pandemic by providing work placements under the...
New funding announced to train energy efficiency professionals
NEW energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people in Scotland who have either lost their jobs or are at risk of...
Dundee contractor reaffirms commitment to supporting next generation of talent
ELECTRICAL and mechanical contractor McKenna Group has appointed a graduate quantity surveyor at its Dundee home.
Michael Crombie (24) joined the business on a part-time...
Airdrie training specialist earns award recognition
MAGGIE Wright, whose business specialises in helping people achieve construction industry accreditations, has been crowned the Champion Business Award winner at hub South West’s...
Scots teenager ‘can’t stop smiling’ after landing civil engineering apprenticeship
A Scottish teenager is celebrating after landing his 'dream' job with AC Land Regeneration, a division of Advance Construction Scotland.
Former Dumbarton Academy pupil Caiden...
Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’
A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
Housebuilder commits to providing opportunities for youngsters in Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced it has committed to the Young Person’s Guarantee scheme, which provides opportunities for 16-24-year-olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships,...
Aspiring footballer who suffered brain injury builds new career in construction
AN aspiring footballer who almost died following a head injury sustained on the pitch is constructing a new future as a City Building apprentice.
Mitchell...
Energy Training Academy open for business
THE Energy Training Academy, Scotland’s newest LCL Awards-approved training centre, has opened its doors in Dalkeith.
Work on transforming a 12,000 sq ft warehouse into...
CITB reports huge rise in young people seeking information about construction careers
NEW research from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that more young people are showing an interest in construction-related careers.
The training body...
Robertson supports HMP Perth’s construction skills programme
HMP Perth has joined forces with Robertson Construction and Dundee and Angus College to help those in its care and extend their practical learning...
Glasgow construction training hub welcomes thousands of youngsters in first year
KEEPMOAT is celebrating having welcomed almost 1,500 young people through the doors of its bespoke NorthBridge Training Hub in the Sighthill area of Glasgow.
Launched...
Engineering services provider appoints new academy lead
MULTI-disciplinary engineering services provider, Edwin James Group, has appointed Geoff Bruce to head up the EJ Academy.
The newly created role is part of the...
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...
Contractor helps local pupils become ‘Career Ready’
MORRISON Construction employees are mentoring two secondary school pupils as part of the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Forth Valley supported Career Ready programme.
Dylan...
Scottish sites to open doors to public to encourage more people to consider construction...
SIXTEEN Scottish construction sites are poised to open their doors to members of the public for behind the scenes tours as part of a...
CSIC launches new fund for students looking to transform construction sector
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling for students with a passion for 'innovation and disruption' to help lead the charge for change within...
