Education & Training

McCoy Contractors delivers on ten-year Schools Rebuilding programme


The Coundon Court School redevelopment is part of the government's ambition to rebuild and refurbish schools across England.

New skills hubs launched to get Britain building


Thousands of construction apprenticeships will be made available per year thanks to £140M industry investment in skills to get Britain building again.

3 in 4 UK construction workers fear impact of skills and labour shortages


3 in 4 UK construction workers fear impact of skills and labour shortages

New construction season drives Antarctic modernisation forward


A new season of construction is underway in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).

Budget 2024 – Building strategy


On Wednesday 30th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves offered us our closest look yet at the Labour government’s ambitious vision for the UK economy

Government’s new degree apprenticeship funding plans are a major blow to construction firms


The warning comes from the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) which has produced a new national report in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University .

Building careers with tech: Software’s role in the modern construction workforce


Software plays a vital role in 21st Century construction, helping modernise the industry, improve efficiencies, and deliver better project results.

Construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise


70% of construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise in projects but skills gap could derail growth – APM survey reveals.

Pick Everard appointed to frramework for education health and safety


Pick Everard has added Pagabo’s new £90M Academy Services Framework to its portfolio.

BESA welcomes election focus on apprenticeships


BESA has welcomed the renewed focus on technical apprenticeships triggered by the general election campaign.