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Online training scheme offers exclusive access to passive fire protection experts

A new product training scheme from FSi Promat grants easy access to the latest developments in passive fire protection, with training sessions and expert insights.

NG Bailey opens applications for construction apprenticeship scheme

NG Bailey has launched the application process for its nationwide construction apprenticeship scheme.

Uptake in construction apprenticeships dropped by 5% in the last 12 months, according to new data

Data analysis by Protrade ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2024 has revealed that there has been a 5% decrease in the uptake of construction apprenticeships across the UK in the last 12 months.

Wooldridge Contractors files administration notice

The Surrey based demolition company Wooldridge Contractors has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, a month after staff began redundancy consultations.

Presenteeism in construction: Lessons for the industry

Ben Moss, business psychologist and managing director at Robertson Cooper, discusses new research on presenteeism in construction and its implications for the industry.

Skills gap worsening, say 3 in 10 construction project managers

A survey by the Association for Project Management (APM) has found that 30% of construction project managers believe the skills gap is 'getting worse or not improving'.

Next stop: East Anglia, for Actis’ mini Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual roadshow

The East Anglia leg of LABC's virtual roadshow will feature another of Actis's RIBA-approved Future Homes Standards CPD next month.

£300,000 funding to support engineering construction training in north east England

The ECITB has awarded £300,000 in funding to boost capacity at an engineering construction skills training facility in Stallingborough in North East Lincolnshire.

Oil refinery strikes called off after NAECI workers secure 17% pay rise

Planned oil refinery strikes have been cancelled after NAECI workers accepted a pay rise accumulating 17% over two years.

Historic England seeking feedback on heritage building skills

The survey on heritage building skills will inform recommendations about how best to preserve and protect the UK's historic buildings.

Survey on diversity in UK built environment sees more women, but fewer ethnic minorities 

The UK built environment diversity survey also found that it is over six times harder for ethnic minorities to be hired over their white counterparts.

Look out for AI-generated content in online training courses, warns TICA

Trade body TICA has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses, which could contain non-UK specific or outdated content.

Pagabo Live knowledge initiative to launch this month

Pagabo Live, a new public sector and built enviroment knowledge initiative will kick off this month with a webinar on recent changes to the Building Safety Act.

New Construction Employability Award to drive employment in construction

The B&CE Charitable Trust has launched a new Construction Employability Award to encourage new talent into the construction industry.

South London retrofit skills development plan secures funding

The retrofit skills plan aims to tackle the estimated 635,000 properties in South London that require decarbonisation works.

Six new board members join ECITB for 2024

Six new members to the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) have been appointed by education secretary Gillian Keegan MP.

Work to commence on Skegness Skills Hub

The Skegness Skills Hub will be a key part of the Skegness Gateway development and provide training for construction, engineering, sustainability trades.

Go Geothermal partner with Optimum Skills to encourage future talent in renewable energy

Go Geothermal and Optimum Skills have joined forces to identify future talent in the renewable energy sector with a new partnership that involves offering work experience placements to young individuals aged 16-18, providing hands-on exposure to digital skills within Go Geothermal's head office.

Wates launches second STEM returners programme to drive gender equality in construction

Wates and STEM Returners have renewed their partnership to help drive gender equality in construction.

Working whilst unwell: new report seeks to redefine presenteeism in construction

Robertson Cooper has identified three types of working whilst unwell, also known as presenteeism, and discusses how it can best be managed.

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