Engineering construction industry facing peak demand for workers in 2030
New research published today reveals that the engineering construction industry (ECI) could now face peak demand for workers in five years’ time. The ECI plays a crucial [...]
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Construction’s leaky pipeline exposed as thousands of eager apprentices risk being lost
Construction firm, Seddon, has revealed that 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, equating to a workforce large enough to build [...]
CITB provides nearly £130m in grant support for construction employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for supporting construction employers and learners through its Grants Scheme. CITB [...]
Year 9 girls try bricklaying and plastering at event to inspire careers in construction
Female pupils from Lancashire schools tried their hands at bricklaying, plastering, carpentry and joinery at an event aimed at inspiring them to consider careers in the [...]
Tomorrow’s World: Designers of the Future get hands on with Sustainability Experts
Architecture students at University of Central Lancashire have been given a rare opportunity to gain hands on industry experience with award-winning sustainable design [...]
Built Environment Schools Trust and Supply Chain Sustainability School Launch Sustainability Clubs Powered By Leading Industry Platform
New initiative brings real-world sustainability training into UK schools, using a platform already trusted by 10,000 built environment companies. The Built Environment [...]
Confined Space Rescue Training: A Lifeline on Construction Sites
Attributed to: confined space rescue, confined space rescue training Working deep inside a narrow shaft or an enclosed tank is not your typical day at the office unless [...]
Massive theme park heralds construction training opportunities for young people, says Actis
The creation in the UK of one of Europe’s biggest theme parks will be good news for the construction industry, with the creation of 20,000 new jobs in the sector and a [...]
£259,000 of ECITB funding to help Forth Valley College attract next generation of engineers
Forth Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of engineers [...]
Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North’s inaugural student cohort celebrates their graduation
The first students to take part in the pilot Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North, the free three-week training course for people aged 17 years and over, have graduated [...]
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