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...
Third programme helps professionals return to Scotland’s renewables sector
SSE has stepped up its collaboration with STEM Returners to help more engineers in Scotland re-enter the renewables sector following a career break.
The partnership...
Skills Academy launches as part of £116m Levenmouth rail project
YOUNG people in Fife are to be equipped with entry-level skills and qualifications to gain careers in the railway maintenance sector.
Network Rail is launching...
New civil engineering course hopes to tackle skills shortages
FOUR colleges in Scotland are to work together with industry partners to deliver a new civil engineering course.
The Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) has worked...
Hands-on experience is key to building careers
A professor at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has told Project Scotland that students actively working with industry is key to them progressing both academically...
Engineer student named as Highland Council’s apprentice of the year
A graduate engineer student has been named as the Highland Council's apprentice of the year 2023.
Michael Silva joined the local authority's structures section as...
CITB makes funding available for ‘big picture ideas’ to tackle skills challenges
THE CITB is offering up to £500,000 in funding for ideas that could have a positive impact on the construction industry.
The Industry Impact Fund...
Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year winners announced
THREE of Scotland’s brightest plumbing apprentices were awarded the title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year at Glasgow Clyde College.
Finlay John Macaulay from...
Jacobs ramps up support for people looking to restart careers
JACOBS is stepping up its collaboration with STEM Returners to support people restarting their careers after a break.
STEM Returners - which focuses on careers...
Ideal Heating expands with new Scottish training facility
IDEAL Heating has unveiled a dedicated training facility in Dalkeith as the business looks to expand support to installers.
The facility is located within The...
North east civils firms join forces to boost apprenticeship opportunities
A number of civil engineering contractors in Scotland’s north east have collaborated to transform opportunities for would-be construction apprentices in the region.
When Rachel O’Donnell...
Youngsters secure permanent roles after impressing on bridge project
LOCAL school pupils have hailed the 'brilliant experience' of being given work placements on the £16.9 million installation of a new 5,000-tonne bridge in...
Top Scottish plumbing apprentices embark on skills challenge
SCOTLAND'S most promising plumbing apprentices will showcase their skills in a competition for the title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.
The event, organised...
City of Edinburgh Council launches major housing services recruitment drive
A recruitment drive has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council in a bid to hire over 80 recruits in its housing service.
Adverts...
Retrofit Academy marks milestone after enrolling 5,000th learner
THE Retrofit Academy is celebrating a major milestone after announcing it has successfully enrolled over 5,000 learners to its range of retrofit training courses.
Trained...
