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The value of vocational and practical learning was celebrated earlier this month with the sixth annual VQ Day and awards ceremony.

Sector skills council creates online tool for construction industry staff and new starters.

Property entrepreneur says trades training will tackle long-term unemployment and deal with skills shortages in construction.

A new report has called for the government to take action to increase the number of female apprentices in the construction sector, and other sectors where they are under-represented.

Three product lines by trade paint and coatings manufacturer, Johnstone's, have achieved acclaimed industry recognitions.

Kensa Engineering's Shoebox Heat Pump is expected to drive up demand for renewable energy installation skills, after winning a prominent industry award.

The construction of a new community barn in Aldford, Cheshire has made use of the heritage construction skills of the local construction workforce.

Plans to simplify consumer rights could benefit well-trained tradesmen.

Demand for construction staff grows after a period of contraction.

A young bricklayer is picking up more skills - and awards - by training as a master stonemason.

Calls have been made to address the structure and subjects of construction apprenticeships, after figures showed that the number being offered has fallen significantly.

Botched DIY creates work for tradespeople