Education & Training
Britain’s growth sectors to get major skills boost from new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships reforms
26 Feb 26
The UK Government has introduced a set of reforms aimed at accelerating the development and approval of apprenticeships.
13,000 apprenticeship opportunities created by plan to transform school buildings
19 Feb 26
The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to equip the next generation of construction workers with essential skills.
Government finalises RAAC removal programme
18 Nov 25
Definitive timeline for the complete removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all affected schools and colleges in England.
Construction mental health consultation
29 Oct 25
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a mental health in construction consultation.
Flagship Ulster University capital build project procurement opportunity now live
9 Oct 25
Submit a tender now.
RAAC removal progress
26 Sep 25
The government has announced significant progress in its RAAC programme.
Government urged to ringfence higher and degree apprenticeship funding
27 Aug 25
The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) is urging the government to ringfence its planned Growth and Skills Levy funding.
Tool theft nightmare for trades
8 Aug 25
One in 20 tradespeople had considered leaving their trade due to the impact of tool theft.
Thousands more to get the tools they need to start construction careers
9 Jul 25
Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.
