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 […]
Over the last year, we have all spent a lot of time at home. Of course, this is down to the various lockdowns that the UK has had to endure due to the Pandemic and it has resulted in some people wanting to freshen up the interior of their homes. Of course, you can hire […]
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 […]
Are you thinking about renovating or giving your home a fresh lick of paint or two? If you are then you should consider the Painting & Decorating courses that we at Able Skills can offer. By choosing to complete any home renovation work yourself you could end up saving yourself thousands of pounds in the long run. As well […]
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 […]
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 […]
Painting & Decorating is more than just a career path, they are life lessons. Taking in the knowledge from our instructors who have years of industry experience will put you in good stead to go on and achieve as much as you want whether that be here with us or out in the industry! What […]
Now that we are getting out of lockdown slowly, the construction industry seems eager to get the ball rolling on projects across the country. The first 3-months of the year saw the fastest rate in construction enquiries in the past 10-years! This is great news for everybody in the industry. However, there is a problem. […]
The Green Homes Grant was supposed to last until 2022, seeing homeowners around the country benefit from environmentally friendly home improvements. However the scheme has been scrapped. This news comes as the Government announces that the scheme wasn’t living up to it’s intention and instead they are now focusing on funding specific green upgrades. The […]
