2018 has been up and down for the Construction Industry in the UK, mainly due to the bad weather earlier in the year. This has meant construction output has staggered throughout the year, however, over the past few months the industry has seen a higher output and a slight rise in the industry. Uncertainty around […]
Have you got your Brexit Insurance? Many construction sector owners are worried due to concerns raised by Brexit as they’re approached by ‘Brexit Insurance Consultants’. Do they have reason to be concerned? You could argue they so as Brexit does cause some uncertainty but is forking out for specialist insurance the answer? One thing’s […]
A very popular route we are now seeing at our centre in Dartford is students coming in to complete a number of courses with the idea of becoming a Property Developer. Due to the demand for this we have devised a Property Development package that incorporates all the courses need to get you started. However, […]
The construction skills shortage has been affecting construction work up and down the UK over the past few years. More work than ever before is being planned and completed, with a huge percentage being housing to ease the current housing crisis. However, workers are in high demand and sites are short on numbers as the […]
As you guys know there is no rest for the Number One Construction Training Course Provider in the UK. Each week welcomes new students beginning their new careers and we’re over the moon to be providing the platform for such career progression. This week is no different as we launch the following Construction Training Courses […]
The Housing Crisis is an ongoing problem in the UK with more homes needed across the UK every year. On a regular basis the government are writing up new plans to increase housebuilding, however, due to the construction industry having a skills shortage it is causing problems along the way. Earlier this year, the construction […]
House-building is a hot topic across the country right now and the amount of house building being planned is not matching up with the houses physically being built. With Brexit on the horizon, there is a lot of uncertainty around the plans for house building, especially with the amount of workers in the international pool […]
In the last few years it has been well documented that CSCS are cracking down on the construction industry and making sure workers have the right qualifications that allow them to work on-site. As you all well know, an NVQ in your chosen trade is required to get a CSCS Skilled Workers card and this […]
New builds and developments are going on across the UK and contracts for new plans are being won by companies every week. The increase in construction work has meant more workers are being required across all trades on building sites up and down the UK. Whether they are Carpenters, Bricklayers, or even Electricians and Plumbers, […]
Women in construction: A record second year for the Women Installers Together Conference Earlier this year, in research done for Able Skills, The Sun reported that although most of us would like to see more female plumbers, electricians and builders, 72% of Brits say they have NEVER seen any women in construction. Well this […]
For the first time this year the Construction Industry seems to be up the up. Many believe it would take a while to see improvement in the output of the industry. However, in June the industry posted much better figures than expected. The beast from the east early this year put a sword right through […]
Lorianna is one of our newest students here at Able Skills. Looking to become a fully qualified electrician in the future, she is currently studying towards her City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Course. Being one of the several Electrical Courses offered, we thought it would be a good idea to catch up with Lorianna […]
