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Retrofit Academy launches new Careers Hub

The Retrofit Academy has launched a new Careers Hub to give retrofit contractors access to skilled workers, and provide tools for people looking to start their career in retrofit.

HS2 launches new construction apprenticeship for college graduates and career changers

HS2 has launched a new construction apprenticeship, set to commence on July 12. 24 brand-new apprenticeship positions will be available.

How can construction leaders create a diversity strategy that works?

Senior employee experience consultant at WorkBuzz Ian Barrow considers how a stronger diversity strategy can help improve the representation of women, BAME and LGBTQ+ identities in construction.

Mace unveils new sustainable sculpture to celebrate Pride Month

More than 40 bespoke wooden panels reclaimed from company sites were slotted together in a bench at Mace's London headquarters to mark the beginning of Pride Month.

Keepmoat and HM Prison Service launch bricklaying academy to teach prisoners new skills  

Keepmoat and the HM Prison Service are working together to create a state-of-the-art bricklaying academy, which aims to reduce reoffending crime rates.

What is the British Geomembrane Association?

The British Geomembrane Association is the trade association for membrane installers and manufacturers who operate in the landfill, containment and ground gas sectors. The BGA promotes high standards of expertise in the geomembrane industry through training.

The Digital College announce new multi-language construction courses

The Digital College has announced that they now have several multi-language construction courses available to cater to the modern construction industry.

PMMP construction mentoring programme enters its tenth year

Members of the Project Management Mentoring Programme (PMMP), an engineering and construction mentoring programme, will have access to even more professionals from across the industry.

Re-flow Field Management named as one of the best places to work in the UK

Professional development, flexible working and dental and medical support are some of the reasons that Re-flow Field Management has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK in 2023 by the Sunday Times.

Taking a proactive approach to tackling modern slavery in the supply chain

From 1 April 2023, government departments were issued with new guidance on identifying and managing the risk of modern slavery in their supply chains. Alex Minett, head of products and markets at CHAS, explains more.

Actis continues its mission bringing young people into construction careers

Teens and young people are being encouraged to explore careers in construction, as insulation specialist Actis continues their work.

Skills for Greener Places: The future of landscape

The Landscape Institute’s Skills for Greener Places report reviews the UK’s landscape sector workforce for the first time.

Supporting skills and productivity with the Industry Impact Fund

Putting employers in the driving seat with the Industry Impact Fund will be key to industry success in tackling labour shortages by advancing productivity and promoting diversity, says CITB chief executive Tim Balcon.

HS2 apprenticeship recognised as part of the King’s coronation

The HS2 apprenticeship was one of six ‘green’ apprenticeships that have been recognised in honour of the King’s coronation.

The Skills Centre acquires Sorted Training to boost its construction commercial training portfolio

The Skills Centre has acquired Sorted Training to boost its construction commercial training portfolio nationally.

Engaging young people in demolition requires effort, engagement and apprenticeships

Demolition apprenticeships are one way to address the UK's skills shortage, but there's more to be done Demolition apprenticeships are part of the solution to...

What you can do to address the mental health crisis in construction in your workplace

Employers have a legal obligation to respond to not only the extremes, but also the everyday mental health crisis in construction.

UK construction workloads on the rise despite lingering labour shortages

RICS’ UK Construction Monitor Q1 2023 reports that workloads in the UK construction industry had risen in the first three months of the year, but finance, material, and labour shortages remain a serious issue.

How investing in staff training can make your business more accessible

There's a growing awareness among employers that making premises accessible should also include staff training. In this article, About Access explores how training staff on the requirements of disabled colleagues and visitors makes your business more accessible.

The Digital College launches free Training Records portal

Online training specialist The Digital College has launched a new business portal for storing training records in one easy-to-use place.

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