Category: People
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Construction employers warned of impending training costs
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A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding. S&A Academy has urged employers to enrol their employees onto Level 7 (masters level) courses before the end of this year, or face significant costs per…
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Immigration compliance: is your firm violating visa rules?
Construction employers must remain compliant to ensure visa sponsor licences are not revoked. Over the past year, there has been a record increase in the number of licences revoked, with Home Office data showing more than double the revocations from the previous year – rising from 937 to 1,948. This confirms that immigration compliance has…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Liam Major, assistant site manager, Croudace Homes – L6 Construction Site Management
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One to watch: Aimee Shann FCIOB, quality manager, Wates
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New alliance launched to fill electrical skills gaps
Andrew Eldred, deputy CEO at ECA, said: “Cheshire and Warrington is our third regional Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance launched in less than a year – following on from ETCAs for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands – and the first outside an existing Mayoral Strategic Authority. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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PfP Thrive welcomes first cohort of learners
PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby. PfP Thrive’s accredited training programmes are designed to support new talent and upskill those already in the sector. The first intake of learners began their studies this week, embarking on a training…
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NAWIC and Women in Property join forces to ‘inspire change’
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark the upcoming UK Construction Week (UKCW). The two groups will join forces at the event to raise awareness for the support available to women in the industry. Between 30 September and 2 October, NAWIC and Women in Property…
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Amey doubles early careers roles for 2026
Amey’s Early Careers programme offers candidates one-to-one mentoring from industry experts, the opportunity to contribute to live infrastructure projects, and support in working towards recognised qualifications through relevant professional bodies. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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CLC calls on industry to share views on mental health
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a consultation on measures to address and improve mental health in the industry. Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. In the past decade, 7,000 sector workers have taken their own lives, according to data published by On The Tools. The…