Education & Training
Wales invests £655,000 to train the next generation of housing workers
10 Apr 26
Workers across Wales will gain new skills in housing, construction and retrofit, as the Welsh Government invests £655,000 to tackle the shortage of trained professionals in the sector.
Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills
3 Apr 26
The UK Government has initiated a significant reform of the national skills training infrastructure with the announcement of a 12-week consultation.
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
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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.
