Skills shortages have been reported in the construction sector as the housing recovery in the UK gains pace, leading to house builders looking to apprentices to fill the gaps.
New research from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in Scotland has revealed inequalities within the apprenticeship sector, resulting in contractors being urged to take on a wider range of apprentices.
A new report from the Confederation of British Industry has shone a light on how vocational education paths need to be brought to the fore to fulfil skills demands of the future.
Foundation Armor has released its new line of concrete coatings and concrete waterproofing sealers, aimed at both the professional contractor and the homeowner.
A young plumbing apprentice from Bury St Edmunds has picked up his second industry award this year, scooping the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) Award.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has confirmed that the Government's focus on apprenticeships will help to ensure future engineers are equipped with impressive skills.
