Some of the leading construction industry organisations have today made a call for major investment to be spent on enhancing training and skill development for people working in the construction industry. Leaders from the Construction Skills Network and from the industry training board, CITB-ConstructionSkills, have said that the industry – and Greater London in particular […]
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has assembled an emergency team of skilled plumbers, electricians and building maintenance staff to ensure that any problems within the Olympic Village can be tackled swiftly and effectively. Around 600 skilled contractors are on hand to be called in at a moment’s notice to take care of operations and maintenance […]
A trainee bricklayer from Hull is one of many trades people to have been rewarded under the regional heats of multi-trade competition, SkillBuild. 20-year-old Thomas Dickson has won the second place prize in the Yorkshire and Humber heats. He told the Hull Daily Mail that he welcomed the news of his placing in the national […]
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With cutbacks being implemented across the military, many armed services personnel are finding themselves needing to retrain in order to find employment. Construction offers an ideal option to people who are used to being involved in the army, as it involves a great deal of physical labour, as well as mental stimulation and enables skills […]
With news that the UK construction industry continues to power ahead, despite other sectors contracting following the recession, there could not be a better time to enrol on a course in a construction-related trade. This is a great way to increase your chances of employment in one of the fastest growing industries in Europe. There […]
With the right qualifications, a tradesperson should have no difficulty finding work today and with the rise of employment opportunities advertised by recruitment agencies on the internet, it could be said that finding work has never been easier for those who are prepared to look for it. If you have the right qualifications and you […]
Construction techniques and materials are constantly developing and the main driving force these days is the need to be more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. There are some exciting innovations around at the moment in the fields of renewable energy and recycling and there is a constant demand for people with the relevant skills and […]
Most of us spend our early lives working towards the goal of getting a good job, earning a decent wage and living a comfortable lifestyle. But whilst we are slaving away at maths and English or sitting accountancy exams, we tend to forget that learning practical skills can be just as useful and valuable, if […]
