The British construction sector is set to receive a £17.8m investment to help in the retention of skilled workers through construction courses and help the industry face the skills challenges of the future! The Construction Industry Training Board is providing a huge amount of funding to construction firms across the country! This is in […]
With Tottenham’s new stadium having already transformed the look of the High Street, they will be hoping the new housing, retail and office complex continues their attempts to benefit the local community and gives a new look to White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur’s £1bn new stadium was already a massive construction, however, the club has […]
Recently fines have been handed out to two construction companies and a director after a man was seriously injured after falling from scaffolding in Reading. Situations such as this can be easily avoided by following and understanding the right procedures. Health & safety is an important factor in construction work and should never be overlooked. […]
It’s that time of year again! Construction week is back and here’s what to expect: Construction week is an event that is a platform for discussion, a time for sharing, networking, learning and socialising in the world of construction. It’s being held on the 8th – 10th of October at the NEC in Birmingham! […]
What is the impact of the Zero scheme on the construction sector? The UK Government has agreed with the recent recommendations of the Committee for Climate Change (CCC) and intends to pursue a “zero net carbon” economy. This is a major step in terms of pushing for a change in the way we deal […]
GMB Trade Union has estimated that it will take almost 200 years to achieve gender equality in the UK construction industry, let’s change that! According to statistics, there are an estimated 60,972 more women in the construction industry than there were in 2009, but as a proportion of the overall workforce, women increased by just […]
One of the UK’s biggest housing associations, Places for People, has announced a £100m joint venture to deliver hundreds of modular homes. This is the biggest deal yet for the modular housing sector in the UK. The housing association will be buying hundreds of units and building many homes under this new method of […]
What’s going on in the bricklaying sector around the UK? Bricklaying is a very important aspect of the construction industry and demands a large workforce across the country. Houses, infrastructure, commercial buildings and much more need the foundation of bricklaying! We are a training facility where we cater for all types of construction training, […]
Carpentry, Construction and the World Fair: UAE Expo 2020 The Dubai Expo 2020 is the world’s fair. The best-known ‘first World Expo’ was held in The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom, in 1851, under the title “Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations”. It is a chance for each […]
What do our students think of our plastering facilities? What do our students think of our plastering facilities? Well, our two instructors work hard to develop novices into fully-fledged professionals, throughout our plastering courses! We have enough space so that many students can work in the same space without interference. We offer a variety […]
Getting into Decorating? Check the latest facts and figures Thinking of getting into Painting & Decorating? We have educated and experienced instructors that can get you on the right path towards becoming a professional. We offer a range of diffrent Decorating Courses, for diffrent skill levels and aspects of the trade. Whether you are […]
We are very proud of the great correspondence we receive, here is just a few of our recent tiling reviews: Looking to take up tiling? Maybe you are sick of your current line of work and you’re looking for a change of pace or you’ve just left school and have no idea what to […]