Category: Trades
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SkillBuild 2025 winners announced – Construction Management
The final involved the competitors constructing a project within 18 hours. A panel of judges assessed them on several characteristics: technical ability, time management, problem solving, working under pressure, and compliance with health and safety requirements. 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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Housing association expands apprenticeship scheme for skilled trades
L&Q has launched its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year. The housing association is investing in future talent by expanding its apprenticeship and graduate programme across the organisation. This year, the intake will double in size, with 20 new roles in plumbing,…
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More SMEs should explore student work placement for trades, says CIOB member
DHG Build Solutions is working with Gateshead College to offer work placement for students of construction trades. Andy Britten MCIOB, senior project manager at DHG, said the initiative came about after the company’s electrical department took on an apprentice. “As a bigger company in the ‘small’ company bracket, we never previously considered apprentices or work…