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Government’s new degree apprenticeship funding plans are a major blow to construction firms

The government’s new plans to restrict levy funding of level 7 apprenticeships will widen the skills gap, hinder the economy and have a significant financial impact on [...]

October 15, 2024

‘Friends of Energy House 2.0’ Impact Fund – Making a difference to climate change

This year there is another chance to help the University of Salford on the journey to Net Zero through a major charitable initiative. Since 2021 the Friends of Energy House [...]

October 10, 2024

Glencar reaches full height at landmark new 60,000 sq. ft Life Science R&D Facility at Chesterford Research Park

A special ceremony was held on the roof of the new Sidney Sussex building to mark the occasion and celebrate the excellent progress to date. Glencar, a leading UK [...]

October 10, 2024

Winvic’s Talent Development Manager Wins Construction Industry Training Board Local Hero Award

Winvic Construction Ltd’s Talent Development Manager, Kayleigh Merritt, has won a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Top 100 Influential Women in Construction [...]

October 10, 2024

Recycle Week 2024

Attributed to Tara Crossan, Associate Director at Powerday This week is National Recycle Week (14–20 October 2024) and Powerday is proud to support the UK’s efforts to [...]

October 10, 2024

Selkent offers first look at exciting new innovations at Highways UK 2024

Leading UK fixings and fastenings supplier Selkent is set to showcase its latest innovations and products at the industry’s go-to event. With over 375 exhibitors, Highways [...]

October 9, 2024

Forterra Construction Hub scheme delivers brick donation to colleges

Leading building products manufacturer Forterra has embarked on the third year of its Construction Hub scheme, aiding construction colleges across the country with much [...]

October 9, 2024

Construction college boosts Retrofit Awareness

Last year, a leading Stevenage-based further-education provider became the first college in Hertfordshire to offer a complimentary Retrofit Awareness course to full-time [...]

October 9, 2024

New commercial boilers for housing: what are your options?

With winter upon us, are you confident that your commercial boilers and heating systems are working safely, reliably and efficiently enough to deliver the hot water and [...]

October 8, 2024

Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness: “Neurodiversity is my secret superpower, here’s how it works” – Joseph Holman of Green Doors

The founder of upcycling company Green Doors has stories to tell about how dyslexia and ADHD have proven invaluable in battling a wasteful industry Joseph Holman’s [...]

October 1, 2024

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