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Alpha Living backs construction training at Wirral development
The housing provider worked with construction partner Vistry to provide Abdul Arian Basir with work experience and mentoring at Driftwood Gardens.
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FMB Scotland calls for clearer pathways into construction careers
The research found 62% of Scots would be more likely to encourage a young person into construction if there was a guaranteed job at the end of training.
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Gloucestershire College set to boost construction skills with £4.5m centre
The centre, due to open in 2028, aims to train more post-16 learners and help tackle the skills shortage in the construction sector across Gloucestershire.
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RVT Group calls for further mental health support in construction industry
Alicia Parfitt said: “We strongly believe that by selecting the right specialist suppliers, site stress can be drastically reduced."
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East Lancashire Learning Group invests £3.3m in construction training
The project will deliver new facilities and increase the number of people able to train for jobs in construction.
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ECITB launches e-learning academy for project management in engineering construction
The PMSG academy sits on ECITB’s learning experience platform and is aimed at current and aspiring project managers.
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Construction training fails to meet retrofit workforce needs, report reveals
CITB and the FMB highlighted gaps in current training provision and the need for a competent workforce to deliver energy-efficient upgrades across the UK’s housing stock.
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Allison Homes donates to Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre for fourth consecutive year
Allison Homes has donated £500 to Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre during Pride Month, taking its total support for the charity to £2,000 since 2023.
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Barratt Homes site manager wins NHBC Pride in the Job award
Barratt Homes site manager Lizz Wakefield has been recognised with an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award for her work at the Alconbury Weald development in Cambridgeshire.
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Businesses face mounting pressure as UK GDP falls 0.1%
UK economic output declined in April as higher fuel and energy costs filtered through the economy, prompting concerns over business confidence and future growth prospects.
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Transport Scotland launches £1.94bn procurement for remaining A9 dualling works
Transport Scotland has launched a £1.94bn procurement process for the remaining sections of the A9 Dualling Programme, with work expected to support jobs, training opportunities and supply chain businesses across Scotland.
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92% of construction and property employers struggle to find skilled staff – Hays UK
More than half of construction and property professionals are looking to change jobs, with factors like workload, flexibility and career progression now as important as pay.