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PCA launches apprenticeship for structural waterproofing
The Property Care Association (PCA) has launched a specialist trade apprenticeship, aimed at the unique needs of the structural waterproofing sector.
New figures suggest construction apprenticeships still fail to attract women
According to new government figures, males make up 88% of starters for all new construction apprenticeships, while construction as a whole saw slight increases in apprenticeship starts over five years
Unite calls for crackdown on apprentice levy payroll deduction
Unite is calling for an immediate crackdown on a loophole being operated by employment agencies and umbrella companies, which results in workers having the apprentice levy deducted from their wages
CEA gains approval for new apprenticeship standards
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced that two of its apprenticeship standards have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships
Geospatial Apprenticeships are given the green light from UK government
A Geospatial Technician Apprenticeship is now ready to be launched to the public after Damien Hinds, The UK’s secretary of State for Education, approved the final funding band for the new wave of apprenticeships.
NM Group invests £500,000 in apprenticeships
National construction and engineering firm North Midland Construction Plc (NM Group) is set to invest £500,000 in training and development over the next 12 months – building on the success of its apprenticeship programme
Scottish construction bodies consult on future of Construction Levy
The SBD, SPOA and the SDF, are surveying their memberships for views on the future of the Construction Levy administered by the CITB
Fire and security apprenticeship launched during major industry event
A new fire and security apprenticeship has been launched this week, with the aim of equipping the next generation with the necessary skills
CITB levy proposals have been challenged by BESA
Levy proposals from the CITB have been challenged by BESA, as the organisation questions what employers gain from it
Levy could be imposed on housebuilders not tackling skills shortage
A new report from the government has recommended housebuilders be hit with a levy if they fail to tackle the skills shortage…
Apprenticeships to be the focus for new FMB president
The new president of the Federation of Master Builders has pledged to put apprenticeships at the heart of his agenda.
Apprenticeships are not doing enough for youth unemployment
A new report has found the apprenticeship system is not successfully supporting young people into work…
Analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research has...
Government should “radically rethink” apprentice training levy
The CBI has called on the government to “radically rethink” the apprenticeship training levy, due to come into force next year…
The apprenticeship levy should...
Skills need has changed the UK’s perspective on apprenticeships
Natasha Levanti, Group Communications Executive at ACE outlines how the shortage of skilled workers has changed how the country views apprenticeships...
The UK field of...
Apprenticeships: where should we direct the money?
Nida Broughton from the think tank the Social Market Foundation shares her thoughts on whether apprenticeships are good value for money…
Apprenticeships were described as...
Immigration skills levy plan criticised
Plans to impose a skills levy on non-EU workers have been heavily criticised by contractors…
Home Office plans to crackdown on the number of non-EU...
Chopping down barriers to timber in construction
Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
Retrofitting the UK’s historic buildings could generate £35bn a year, according...
Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings could reduce carbon emissions by five percent a year, and generate £35bn of economic output in the economy, according to a new report commissioned by the National Trust, Peabody, Historic England, The Crown Estate and Grosvenor.
NHBC hosts shadow minister for business and industry at Sundial Place
Bill Esterson, shadow minister for business and industry, has visited David Wilson Homes’ Sundial Place development in Sefton, hosted by NHBC, to discuss ongoing skills shortages in housebuilding, preparing for the Future Homes Standard 2025 and the advancement of off-site manufacturing.
GMI Construction Group joins Northern Coalition as part of levelling up...
GMI Construction Group has joined the Northern Coalition on skills as part of its commitment to support the levelling up agenda.
March construction PMI data shows fastest rise in construction orders
March construction PMI data has shown the fastest rise in construction orders since August 2021, which was boosted due to a sustained rise in new work.
Meeting housing demand report calls for gov to act on housing...
The Lords Built Environment Committee has published its Meeting housing demand report and calls on the Government to act on planning, SMEs and housing for the elderly to address the housing crisis.
How will Budget 2021 impact the construction industry?
Today (3 March) marks the arrival of Budget 2021, as chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to boost investment in infrastructure and inject £126m of new funding for 40,000 traineeships to build back better, greener and more efficiently post-Covid.
Chancellor urged to abandon construction VAT changes
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has urged Rishi Sunak to abandon changes to VAT which could cause serious financial issues across construction.
Construction jobs expected to rise after challenging year
While there are challenges ahead for the sector which is set to grow by a quarter of million workers in the next four years, the construction industry will provide more opportunities for British workers, as the number of migrant workers falls, CITB’s annual Migration Survey showed.
Spending Review: Sunak warns ‘economic emergency has only just begun’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed the economic cost of the government’s response to Covid-19 and unveils the new National Infrastructure Strategy.