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  1. The hidden costs of emergency call-outs

    The hidden costs of emergency call-outs

    Parking fees, rising fuel costs and congestion charges are becoming a major concern for tradespeople across the UK, according to a new survey.

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  2. More construction workers needed

    More construction workers needed

    Read the highlights from the CITB Construction Skills Network (CSN) report on the five-year industry outlook.

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  3. The importance of City & Guilds in the construction industry

    The importance of City & Guilds in the construction industry

    Find out more about the role of City & Guilds within the construction industry, and the vital work the organisation does for tradespeople in training.

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  4. Using social media to grow your trade business

    Using social media to grow your trade business

    Find out how you can use social media to grow your trade business. Advice on the relevant platforms, number of posts and content ideas.

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  5. CSCS Smart Check app set to launch in April

    CSCS Smart Check app set to launch in April

    Find out more about the new CSCS Smart Check app that is set to be a game-changer in the construction industry from April.

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  6. Gas, hydrogen and heat pumps: How does the gas industry become more sustainable?

    Gas, hydrogen and heat pumps: How does the gas industry become more sustainable?

    Discover how more sustainable alternatives like heat pumps and hydrogen boilers are revolutionising the gas industry for the better.

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  7. What is the typical career path of a bricklayer?

    What is the typical career path of a bricklayer?

    Find out everything you need to know about becoming a bricklayer, from required qualifications, to earning potential and career progression.

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  8. Women in construction: Progress, but more work to be done

    Women in construction: Progress, but more work to be done

    More women than ever before are entering the construction industry. However, statistics show more work still needs to be done.

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  9. High demand for skilled tradespeople continues

    High demand for skilled tradespeople continues

    Demand for skilled construction labour workers continues to surge, as job vacancies hit record levels again.

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  10. Choosing your training provider

    Choosing your training provider

    Get your career off to the best possible start. Five things to keep in mind when choosing your training provider to learn a trade.

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  11. Why choose a career as an electrician?

    Why choose a career as an electrician?

    Not only can a career as an electrician be a vastly satisfying one— bringing with it fantastic opportunities for a healthy work-life balance—it also has the potential to become incredibly lucrative, with a wide variety of progression routes on offer.  Demand for skilled trade workers remains consistently high in the UK, with electricians in particular […]

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  12. Able Skills welcomes BPEC to its Dartford training centre

    Able Skills welcomes BPEC to its Dartford training centre

    Able Skills’ Directors, Angela Wright and Gary Measures recently welcomed BPEC’s Chief Executive Officer, Neil Collishaw to their impressive training centre in Dartford, Kent. Neil is touring BPEC’s main UK training partners to share recent developments and discuss mutual plans for solidifying training and assessment relationships. As a leading construction training and assessment organisation, Able […]

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