Education & Training

Spring Statement: Industry reacts


Industry reacts to Chancellor PhilipHammond's SpringStatement

New consortium to encourage offsite construction for primary schools


A new consortium is being launched to pioneer the use of offsite construction in the building of new primary schools.

CITB increases apprenticeship funding


CITB is set to increase its apprenticeship funding by £2,500 a year for employers.

Costain reports significant increase in mature apprentices


Smart infrastructure company Costain has increased the number of mature apprentices working for them in the last 6 years.

CITB forecast positive growth


The CITB forecast positive growth for the sector despite the uncertainty of Brexit.  

Beyond bricks – structuring leadership teams of the future in construction


Forward-thinking businesses must focus on developing and securing the right mix of leadership to achieve success.

The women in construction changing the face of the industry


Women in construction are slowly but surely changing public perception of the industry.

New awards to celebrate the best training providers in the industry


New awards are set to celebrate the best training providers in the Scottish construction industry.

Sheffield council receives construction jobs investment


Sheffield Council investment to fund local construction jobs.

Businesses and the unemployed supported in skills training by HS2


New figures show that HS2 has supported hundreds of unemployed people into skills training.