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Grayson partners with St.Edmunds society to enhance education with cutting-edge training materials

Grayson, a leading provider of construction consumables, is proud to announce a new partnership with St Edmunds Society (St Eds), a Norwich-based charity offering vocational [...]

October 1, 2024

Actis backs HBF scheme to encourage more women into construction

A programme aimed at encouraging more women to embrace construction as a career has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis. The Women into Home Building programme, run [...]

September 19, 2024

Markden Homes Welcomes Two New Apprentices.

UK housebuilder Markden Homes has announced the addition of two promising apprentices to its team: Alicia Walchester and Leighton Downings. Alicia Walchester has embarked on [...]

September 5, 2024

Bouygues UK to build St John’s Academy CE Secondary School in Oxfordshire

Bouygues UK has been appointed as lead contractor to build a new secondary school for the Department of Education in Grove, Oxfordshire. St John’s Academy, a £28.2 project [...]

September 3, 2024

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