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Could standardised formwork training significantly reduce work-related accidents on construction sites?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that of the total 135 workers killed in work-related accidents in 2022/23, 45 were in construction, with just over half (51%) [...]

July 31, 2024

Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Breaking Negative Patterns

Do you ever take one step forward only to take two steps back? Are you constantly battling against your own progress, feeling stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage? You’re [...]

July 23, 2024

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders Through Motivational Intelligence (MQ)

In an era marked by rapid advancements in technology and shifting societal norms, the importance of mental health has emerged as a critical concern, particularly among young [...]

June 19, 2024

NICEIC urges industry professionals to take action this Mental Health Awareness Week

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical industry, is urging industry professionals to prioritise their wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week [...]

May 15, 2024

Interview: Breaking Down Walls with Roisin Byrne

We spoke to Kier Group Assistant Design Manager Roisin Byrne about the levelling power of Degree Apprenticeships for women in construction. Women make up 53% of the UK [...]

April 17, 2024

From Hard Hats to Lesson Plans: How You Can Find Job Security Through Teaching

Are you feeling uncertain about your job security due to rising costs of materials and cancelled projects? It’s a tough time for those working in the industry, but have you [...]

March 12, 2024

Passion in Apprenticeships

By Dave Mills, Director Business Development, Lyons & Annoot Apprenticeships are in the process of changing, and with organisations like IfATE (Institute for [...]

February 9, 2024

LEICESTERSHIRE’S RISING STARS ILLUMINATE THE FUTURE OF APPRENTICESHIPS IN HOUSEBUILDING

In light of National Apprenticeship Week (5th to 11th February), Leicestershire developer David Wilson Homes has shared the journeys of two promising apprentices. Elizabeth [...]

February 8, 2024

FREE retrofit training course launched set to unlock retrofit career paths for contractors

Contractors can now access a free course from the UK’s leading retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit [...]

January 31, 2024

Forterra looks to the future of the construction industry on International Day of Education

This International Day of Education, 24th January 2024, leading building products manufacturer Forterra is celebrating its educational initiatives, including its Construction [...]

January 24, 2024