Tag: training
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West Midlands mayor commits £75m to boost construction skills
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million construction skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years. The funding aims to support people into work, as well as upskilling the current workforce, with a focus on skills in areas such as bricklaying, engineering, design, plastering and painting. Funding…
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Improving learning accessibility in the CIOB Academy
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The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression. Since our formation in 2016, the CIOB Academy’s approach has been to create inclusive educational pathways for individuals across the built environment, supporting them to fulfil their potential. Recognising that people learn in different ways, if we want the sector to…
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Construction training provider opens new skills hub
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The Skills Centre has opened a new facility in Essex to deliver construction training and boost employment in the area. The centre will provide a hub for local people to gain construction skills and qualifications, while also supporting employers to source a pipeline of site-ready talent. A range of courses and apprenticeships are available, including…
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Danfoss Launches New North America Tour for Training Unit
Danfoss, a global leader in sustainable refrigeration solutions, today announced the return of its Mobile Training Unit (MTU) to North America in 2025. The MTU provides hands-on training in trans critical sustainable refrigeration systems, helping original equipment manufacturers (OEM), contractors, and retailers achieve their sustainability goals and meet regulatory requirements. Equipped with live systems and…
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Asphalt Contractor’s Industry Training Guide 2025-2026
Effective training is one of the strongest drivers of new employee retention. At the same time, keeping veteran team members up to date with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices boosts both job satisfaction and overall performance. With more online and remote options available today, companies can provide education at lower costs while still…
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DriSteem Hosts Intermediate Sales Training for North American Representatives
DriSteem, a Madison Air company and leading manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment solutions, recently hosted its Intermediate Sales Training program at the DriSteem Training Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, welcoming representatives from across North America. This program reflects DriSteem’s ongoing commitment to developing its sales network through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Designed…
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DriSteem Hosts Intermediate Sales Training for North American Representatives
DriSteem, a Madison Air company and leading manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment solutions, recently hosted its Intermediate Sales Training program at the DriSteem Training Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, welcoming representatives from across North America. This program reflects DriSteem’s ongoing commitment to developing its sales network through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Designed…
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Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub
Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills. The Timber Frame Learning Hub includes modules for all disciplines, from design and technical to commercial and construction. The programme is available on GRASSP, a new online platform, which can be accessed on desktop or mobile. Supported through the Construction…
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CIOB report addresses construction’s ‘volatility’
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published new research on the construction industry’s capacity to meet key targets, including the delivery of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The report, Capacity Constraints in Construction: Rethinking the Business Environment, looks at some of the industry’s biggest challenges, including recruitment, training and retention. The research also considers…
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CITB pilot offers free brickwork and groundworks training
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is partnering with Chesterfield College Group to provide free brickwork and groundworks training. The partnership is part of the Access to Homebuilding initiative to attract new entrants to the construction industry. The pilot scheme, which will also help to upskill the existing workforce, is the latest initiative CITB has announced…