Bricklaying

Bricklaying courses built and taught by experts. Whether you’re an experienced bricklayer or just starting out, find the perfect programme for you.

The pandemic has changed every type of industry. Admittedly, the construction industry was among the least affected, however, it has faced its share of challenges, delays and restrictions. Yet, now in 2021 construction output is as high as ever! This year construction output across the country is set to rise 14% with experts in the […]

At Able Skills Construction Training we like to keep up with trends in the industry. This year has seen a huge demand for home improvements. Likely due to people spending more time than usual at home throughout the pandemic. That time has made people want to upgrade their households equalling massive demand for tradespeople of […]

Now that we are getting a hold on the pandemic and life is returning to normal, construction demand is booming. This is great news for all tradespeople across the country. However, this record breaking workload increase in June brought with it new highs in costs, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). In June […]

The construction industry covers a variety of trades, from Bricklaying to Carpentry. And it is arguably the most reliable industry in the UK. Did you know that in 2018 the construction industry was worth a total of £117 Billion? That was 6% of the total economy that year! This is why so many people choose […]

The construction industry is a huge market. In fact, construction output in the UK is more than £110 billion a year and contributes 7% of the countries GDP. Like many industries the trades have been affected by the pandemic. However, one big sign of recovery is companies beginning to hire new staff once again. In […]

At our training centre we teach all different trade skills. Whether you are looking to become a fully-qualified electrician through our Electrician courses or a Plumber through our Plumbing courses we can help you gain the skills and qualifications you need. We have been helping our students further their knowledge and gain the confidence and […]

Bricklayers are an essential part of the construction world! Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys, and are also sometimes involved in restoration projects. With all of these important jobs to carry out it is so important that anyone working out in the industry has the correct qualifications so that they can carry out the […]

The construction industry is a huge part of the UK economy! Like all industries in the UK, the construction industry is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However, now that life is getting back to normal, so is the rate of construction. In fact, the industry is booming right now with investments into infrastructure, public sector […]

At the heart of every construction project, there is one thing, Bricklayers and their skills and knowledge about the trade. Bricklayers are the foundations of the construction industry and without their work, no project could get off the ground! Here at Able Skills, we offer a variety of Bricklaying Courses that will give you the skills and knowledge […]

Bricklaying has been at the heart of the British construction industry for hundreds of years. That is no different now, people are still reliant on Bricklayers to build the skeletons of their homes and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. With lockdown measures on track to be eased on the 21st of June […]

Now that things are getting back to normal there is a huge demand on tradespeople of all types. People are preparing for a summer without the stress of Covid 19 restrictions and need the workforce of trades to do so.  New research from Checkatrade has found that a huge 83% of the population are planning a home […]