The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has called for clearer routes into construction careers, warning that young people and their parents are struggling to understand the training and employment pathways available. New FMB research found that 62% of Scots would be more likely to encourage a young person to pursue a career in construction [...]
Jackson Civil Engineering has joined Constructing Change, an industry-led initiative focused on improving access to careers in construction and infrastructure for young people and underrepresented groups. The move comes as construction firms across the UK continue to face labour shortages and growing pressure to attract new entrants into the sector to support future infrastructure and [...]
More than 80 students from Rochdale secondary schools have taken part in a construction careers initiative delivered by the Elaine Bain Family Trust (EBFT) in partnership with contractor Russell WBHO, providing direct exposure to live project environments and industry roles. The four-week programme formed EBFT’s first dedicated construction-focused outreach project. It involved eight structured site [...]
Caddick Construction has started groundworks on Harrogate College’s £22 million campus redevelopment at Hornbeam Park, delivering a new technology centre and replacing the main teaching building. The Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, visited the site to review progress on the project, which is designed to strengthen skills provision in key regional sectors. [...]
HA Civils, Northwest-based SMEs specialising in highway maintenance and civil engineering, have launched a new Apprenticeship Pathway for Highway Maintenance Operatives aimed at addressing regional skills shortages. The 24-month programme combines classroom learning at Hugh Baird College with paid, on-site practical training at Huyton Asphalt’s Knowsley facility. Apprentices gain skills in road surfacing, pavement repair, [...]
Building Heroes Education Foundation has confirmed a three-year sponsorship agreement with The Worshipful Company of Constructors Charitable Trust, providing long-term support for construction skills training for Armed Forces service leavers, veterans and reservists. The sponsorship will underpin the charity’s Reaseheath Construction Skills Academy in Cheshire, Building Heroes’ longest-running academy, and will support the continued delivery [...]
A new national campaign, 'Built to Inspire', has been launched by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education (FE) and Skills for Life campaigns, aiming to raise awareness of construction careers and address ongoing skills shortages in the sector. The initiative includes the installation of large-scale murals in London and Manchester, celebrating some of [...]
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has opened applications for a fully funded training programme aimed at increasing STEM outreach in schools while supporting workforce diversity across the engineering construction industry (ECI). The initiative is open to in-scope employers seeking to strengthen engagement with local schools and address long-term skills shortages. It will fund [...]
Colleges across England are set to expand construction skills and training capacity following confirmation that more than £100m of a wider £283m skills investment will be directed towards construction courses. The funding will be allocated to metro mayors and local leaders to help address growing waiting lists for construction courses and support the government’s target [...]
A new highways training academy has been launched in Oxfordshire to support skills development in the roads sector while helping armed forces leavers and veterans transition into civilian employment. The Building Heroes Highways Training Academy, sponsored by Oxfordshire County Council’s principal highways contractor M Group and delivered by military charity Building Heroes, is designed to [...]
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