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CSCS eliminates 100,000 site visitor cards

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is continuing to streamline the skills card system with the withdrawal of the Construction Site Visitor card

Inspire Awards 2018 celebrates diversity in the built environment

The people and organisations trailblazing the way towards a more inclusive and diverse built environment workforce were honoured at the Inspire Awards 2018 ceremony in Manchester on 5 June

New Construction Academy to boost skills for Londoners

More Londoners will be able to acquire the crucial skills they need to access jobs in the capital’s construction sector as the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, today (6 June) officially launched his new Construction Academy

Edinburgh Marina to provide major jobs boost

The developer of the new Edinburgh Marina development has today (6 June) confirmed that the number of new permanent jobs created, as a result of the £500m waterside development, will exceed the figure previously estimated by the City of Edinburgh Council in 2016

Construction T level courses to begin in 2020

The Department for Education has confirmed that the teaching of T level courses in construction will commence in September 2020

Project rehabilitating ex-offenders celebrates year anniversary

Landlease's Mind the Gap project reaches first year milestone, celebrating the success of its employer-led pathway back into work for offenders and ex-offenders

CITB funding to train mental health first aiders for construction

As mental health and wellbeing awareness gains momentum in the construction industry, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has committed £500,000 to train 156 construction workers as mental health first aid instructors

Moody’s: Ireland faces skilled foreign workers shortage

Moody’s rating agency has warned that rising rents and house prices in Ireland could deter skilled foreign workers, although there is currently no indication that the economy is overheating

Search to find the most promising young surveyors begins

The search for the UK’s most inspiring young surveyors – those who have played a vital role within the built environment – is to kick start with the annual RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards (YSOYA)

McAvoy appoints new head of manufacturing and innovation

The McAvoy Group, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has announced the appointment of David Clark as Head of Manufacturing and Innovation

CPA Stars of the Future 2018 held in conjunction with Schools Experience Day

The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) upcoming Stars of the Future 2018 apprentice awards event is set to be bigger than ever before

Slavery, sourcing & community are top 3 Supply Chain issues

Modern Slavery, Responsible Sourcing and Community Engagement have emerged as the issues on which greatest improvement is being made through leadership, learning and support across the construction industry in 2018

CITB employees launch petition against reforms

Employees at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) have launched a petition against plans to outsource training and back office functions

CPA’s TOPIC group defines framework for developing skills for the future

The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Training on Plant in Construction (TOPIC) Group has successfully hosted an industry forum to help formulate a framework for the future direction of skills and training for those involved with construction plant and equipment

Prologis collaborates with supply chain to deliver social value

Prologis UK has formally demonstrated its commitment to social value by requiring all of its suppliers to sign-up to a Supply Chain Social Value Charter (SCSVC)

COSAC becomes first to offer online CSCS Labourer card course

For the first time, UK construction workers seeking to obtain the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer card will now be able to complete a course online

CITB invites industry to join its Nation Councils

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging leading industry representatives to apply to join its new Nation Councils and play a crucial role in helping to determine the future of UK construction

Offsite Solutions launches RIBA-accredited CPD for bathroom pods

Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has launched the only RIBA-accredited CPD training programme for bathroom pods

Kier launch innovative digital construction apprenticeship

Kier has launched a new two-year digital construction apprenticeship with a focus on applying Building Information Modelling (BIM) to inspire the next generation of talent to consider a career within the built environment

Kier infrastructure project to bring £200m skills boost to Luton

Kier, working in joint venture (JV) with VolkerFitzpatrick delivering the Direct Air to Rail Transit (DART) system for the London Luton Airport is launching a skills academy in Luton to bolster local talent and provide training opportunities

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