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CITB National Construction College (NCC): Will Skoyles, NCC Plant Programme Manager

At CITB National Construction College (NCC), we’re committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals. Hear from Will Skoyles, our Plant Programme [...]

May 23, 2025

Elevating Fire Safety Standards with UK Fire Door Training

By Jonny Millard, Managing Director, UK Fire Door Training. Passive fire protection in the built environment remains one of the UK’s most critical challenges. In the wake [...]

May 23, 2025

University of Wolverhampton unveils major decarbonisation project

Heat pumps, solar PV, and a heat network are just some of the technologies being introduced at the University of Wolverhampton as part of an £11m project to accelerate their [...]

May 21, 2025

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 [...]

May 20, 2025

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 [...]

May 13, 2025

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 [...]

May 12, 2025

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 [...]

May 8, 2025

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 [...]

May 1, 2025

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 [...]

April 29, 2025

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 [...]

April 25, 2025