Work begins on ‘first net zero home of its kind’ in Scotland
THE Energy Training Academy has announced it has started work on the 'first net zero home of its kind' in Scotland.
The one-bedroom bungalow is...
NMITE and BE-ST sign formal agreement to boost sustainability training
NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to 'catalyse' a nation-wide...
New scheme looks to boost construction worker numbers on islands
A new scheme has been launched in Orkney, Shetland, and the Western Isles in a bid to recruit and sustain suitably skilled construction employees.
The...
Second programme launches for STEM returners
A return-to-work programme has been reopened for the second time with new opportunities in Glasgow.
Last year, Binnies, an RSK company, launched the STEM Returners...
New training programme tipped to boost Passivhaus skills in Scotland
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), in collaboration with Coaction Training CIC, has announced a new training initiative designed to 'revolutionise' the construction industry's...
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...
Engine Shed to host heritage professional learning programme
THE Engine Shed, Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) building conservation centre in Stirling, is set to host a new programme of learning events for heritage...
SDS and BE-ST confirm formal partnership to build net zero construction skills
SKILLS Development Scotland (SDS) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have created a formal partnership to help build the skills required to meet...
BE-ST appoints new stakeholder engagement team with focus on skills
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the appointment of a new stakeholder engagement team, co-headed by Danielle Miller and Kirsty Duncan.
The team...
NatWest to lead retrofit skills programme for construction industry
NATWEST Group has become the Supply Chain Sustainability School's first partner within the finance sector, with a shared objective of addressing climate change through...
Energy Training Academy agrees new partnership with builders’ merchant
THE Energy Training Academy CIC has agreed a £50,000 deal with St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies to help accelerate the development of the...
Plumbing and heating firms urged to secure final 100 fully funded apprenticeship places
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) is urging plumbing and heating businesses to secure the remaining 100 fully funded apprenticeship places...
Green Home Festival to showcase how to transform abandoned churches
RELIGIOUS and community groups are being urged to attend an event at the Green Home Festival on how Scotland's abandoned churches can be transformed...
Historic Environment Scotland secures £5.2m for traditional skills training programme
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has secured an award of £5.2 million from the Hamish Ogston Foundation to fund a new traditional skills programme.
The backing...
The future of construction lies in developing the right talent
By Graham Mercer, MD of Rearo, which specialises in the manufacture and supply of bathroom and kitchen surfaces for UK trade and retail markets
As...
M&E specialist welcomes new trade apprentices
A Glasgow-based building services contractor has announced it has welcomed two new trade apprentices to its business this month.
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) employs over 150...
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...
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...
Insulation specialist launches new e-learning platform
STONE wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new e-learning platform designed to make it easier for construction professionals to access learning resources and...
Electrical apprentices discuss their progress in latest industry podcast
ELECTRICAL apprentices have again been revealing their behind-the-scenes secrets in the second episode of the new podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust...
