After the governments announcement we are happy to say that we can now begin getting back on track with construction trades with the hope of returning to in-centre training from the 8th of March! The courses will still be keeping in-line with the governments guidelines meaning there will of course be many safety measures in […]
It is being predicted that Construction output could increase as much as 14% in 2021 after a sharp fall in a pandemic hit 2020. Industry forecasters are hoping that the construction industry will bounce back from a difficult year previously. Reported on the Construction Enquirer, the CPA’s scenario for this year’s construction output has […]
Virtual CSCS Cards changing the industry! With technology now a vital part of keeping the world moving, the construction industry is now coming up to speed with the introduction of Virtual CSCS Cards. Alan O’Neile, Head of Communications at CSCS has described this as a ‘Game Changer’ and says it ‘will improve safety and efficiency […]
Making home improvements? Why not learn some DIY skills! We find ourselves in another national lockdown, again many of us are spending more time at home. According to recent statistics homeowners spent an average of £4,000 on home improvements in 2020 and the projection is that more than half of UK homeowners will spend […]
Start a career with Bricklaying courses here at Able Skills! Thinking about a change in direction? There is an awful lot of uncertainty surrounding jobs and employment at the moment. Why not gain skills that you can fall back on, skills that are always in demand? There is a severe lack of skilled, competent […]
Feedback from students on our Carpentry courses! Here at Able Skills it is business as usual in our carpentry centre as students gain hands-on practical experienced guided by our instructors. Of course these students are working at a social distance and are getting their training in a space that is safe and reliable. If […]
Bricklaying courses in action at Able Skills! Thinking about learning new skills and starting a new career? A change of direction is what a lot of people are thinking about these days with so much uncertainty surrounding employment. The pandemic has had its effect on many industries, however, the construction industry is not an […]
You can still get started with Plastering courses this year! Able Skills has been around for 20-years! We started off teaching plastering courses and now in 2020 we are even better at providing comprehensive training, giving students lifelong trade skills. Interested in learning plastering? You will not find a better environment to learn and develop […]
Interested in taking on Carpentry training courses? Here at our training centre, we are one of the only facilities that offer a full range of trades. What we mean by this is whether you are looking to become a bricklayer or an electrician we have training options available, each taught by instructors who are experts […]
Research shows that there is plenty of work for traders! Although there is a lot of uncertainty at the moment, surrounding people’s employment, the end of the furlough scheme and generally the ongoing pandemic which is having its effect on all of us in one way or another. However, in light of this it […]
The huge demand in the industry for bricklayers! At Able Skills we teach construction trades including bricklaying courses. There has been a skills-gap in the construction industry for many years now. Older tradespeople are retiring and there simply isn’t enough people taking up trade skills these days. One trade in particular is seeing an extraordinary […]
As reported on the Construction Enquirer, this week will see Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick invite bids from house building companies to secure investment for 180,000 affordable homes to be built in England. See here quoted from the Construction Enquirer: “Construction will be delivered over five years from 2021 to 2026. Nearly £7.5bn […]
