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  • Apprenticeship changes require focused strategy to achieve aims, says Actis

    |Date: 25 February, 2025
    Apprenticeship changes require focused strategy to achieve aims, says Actis

    Apprenticeship changes require focused strategy to achieve aims, says Actis

    Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed a move to remove academic restrictions preventing young people f ...

    Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed a move to remove academic restrictions preventing young people from pursuing careers in construction and the shortening of the length of an apprenticeship - al ...

    25 February, 2025
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  • The guide to efficient, comfortable and quality homes

    |Date: 5 February, 2025
    The guide to efficient, comfortable and quality homes

    The guide to efficient, comfortable and quality homes

    Andrew Miele, Senior Application Engineer for offsite solutions at Baxi, looks at how different areas of ...

    Andrew Miele, Senior Application Engineer for offsite solutions at Baxi, looks at how different areas of the new-build and refurb housing sector can best collaborate to deliver efficient, comfortable ...

    5 February, 2025
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  • Ideal Heating sets a new standard as it pushes ahead in heat pumps market

    |Date: 5 February, 2025
    Ideal Heating sets a new standard as it pushes ahead in heat pumps market

    Ideal Heating sets a new standard as it pushes ahead in heat pumps market

    Ideal Heating is accelerating its diversification into the heat pumps market, building on its deep unders ...

    Ideal Heating is accelerating its diversification into the heat pumps market, building on its deep understanding and experience of heating millions of British homes and businesses for more than 100 ye ...

    5 February, 2025
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  • NHBC welcomes Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ housing growth plans

    |Date: 30 January, 2025
    NHBC welcomes Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ housing growth plans

    NHBC welcomes Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ housing growth plans

    Steve Wood, CEO, NHBC Comments: “The National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) welcomes the significant ambit ...

    Steve Wood, CEO, NHBC Comments: “The National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) welcomes the significant ambition presented by the Chancellor. Getting Britain building again is essential for growth, and as ...

    30 January, 2025
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  • UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever

    |Date: 8 January, 2025
    UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever

    UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever

    A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confid ...

    A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than ever, helped by an 8% rise in training courses be ...

    8 January, 2025
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  • NFRC celebrates SkillBuild 2024 roofing finals

    |Date: 27 November, 2024
    NFRC celebrates SkillBuild 2024 roofing finals

    NFRC celebrates SkillBuild 2024 roofing finals

    NFRC highlights the exceptional efforts of all finalists in 2024's SkillBuild competition After a hard-fo ...

    NFRC highlights the exceptional efforts of all finalists in 2024's SkillBuild competition After a hard-fought final, Joe Gallagher from Bolton College took first place. Close behind in second was 19-y ...

    27 November, 2024
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  • NHBC invests £100M in multi-skills training hubs 

    |Date: 25 November, 2024
    NHBC invests £100M in multi-skills training hubs 

    NHBC invests £100M in multi-skills training hubs 

    As part of the government's plans announced this morning to get Britain building again, the National Hous ...

    As part of the government's plans announced this morning to get Britain building again, the National House Building Council (NHBC) is supercharging the UK house-building industry with the launch of th ...

    25 November, 2024
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  • The Association for Brickwork Contractors (ABC) is transforming training

    |Date: 28 October, 2024
    The Association for Brickwork Contractors (ABC) is transforming training

    The Association for Brickwork Contractors (ABC) is transforming training

    Eve Livett, CEO of The Association for Brickwork Contractors (ABC), explains how the organisation’s ABC A ...

    Eve Livett, CEO of The Association for Brickwork Contractors (ABC), explains how the organisation’s ABC Assessment Centre is transforming training for SMEs and micro building firms In today's fast-pac ...

    28 October, 2024
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  • Makita UK explores training for the trades

    |Date: 25 October, 2024
    Makita UK explores training for the trades

    Makita UK explores training for the trades

    Tony Coleman, Technical Services Manager at Makita, explains why training is so important and what to loo ...

    Tony Coleman, Technical Services Manager at Makita, explains why training is so important and what to look for when selecting a training provider.  Whilst working with power tools and machinery is sec ...

    25 October, 2024
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  • Renewables Training Provider Grows with Heat Pump Sector

    |Date: 7 June, 2024
    Renewables Training Provider Grows with Heat Pump Sector

    Renewables Training Provider Grows with Heat Pump Sector

    GTEC Training has seen impressive growth over the last few years, indicative of the expanding renewables ...

    GTEC Training has seen impressive growth over the last few years, indicative of the expanding renewables sector, which needs thousands of trained installers to deliver the heat pump roll out, and the ...

    7 June, 2024
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  • Over 250,000 extra construction workers required by 2028

    |Date: 31 May, 2024
    Over 250,000 extra construction workers required by 2028

    Over 250,000 extra construction workers required by 2028

    The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the continui ...

    The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the continuing persistent gap between what the UK needs to keep up with demand and the workforce available ...

    31 May, 2024
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  • Should you consider a career change into the world of building control? 

    |Date: 26 March, 2024
    Should you consider a career change into the world of building control? 

    Should you consider a career change into the world of building control? 

    When Stuart Jones decided on a career change from plumbing into building control, he was able to draw on ...

    When Stuart Jones decided on a career change from plumbing into building control, he was able to draw on the experience of his uncle, a veteran in the field. After more than 12 years installing heatin ...

    26 March, 2024
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  • New product courses available at Grant UK’s Training Academy

    |Date: 16 March, 2024
    New product courses available at Grant UK’s Training Academy

    New product courses available at Grant UK’s Training Academy

    Grant UK’s Training Academy has added two new face-to-face courses to its offering with the addition of a ...

    Grant UK’s Training Academy has added two new face-to-face courses to its offering with the addition of a Hybrid Solutions course and a course dedicated to the new Aerona Smart Controller and EvoLink ...

    16 March, 2024
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  • Baumit Mobile Training Centre now open for bookings

    |Date: 1 March, 2024
    Baumit Mobile Training Centre now open for bookings

    Baumit Mobile Training Centre now open for bookings

    Baumit, a leader in energy-efficient and breathable insulation and façades, has developed a new Mobile Tr ...

    Baumit, a leader in energy-efficient and breathable insulation and façades, has developed a new Mobile Training Centre for its External Wall Insulation (EWI), Render and Plaster systems. The Mobile Tr ...

    1 March, 2024
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  • Lighthouse Charity Lights up Wellbeing Learning

    |Date: 20 February, 2024
    Lighthouse Charity Lights up Wellbeing Learning

    Lighthouse Charity Lights up Wellbeing Learning

    It’s one year on since the launch of the Lighthouse Charity’s Wellbeing Academy and this is being celebra ...

    It’s one year on since the launch of the Lighthouse Charity’s Wellbeing Academy and this is being celebrated by the unveiling of more new and exciting courses to support everyone in the industry.   Th ...

    20 February, 2024
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  • Strengthening the industry’s future with first-class Apprenticeship training

    |Date: 14 February, 2024
    Strengthening the industry's future with first-class Apprenticeship training

    Strengthening the industry’s future with first-class Apprenticeship training

    As a company that prides itself on the development and support of young and talented bricklayers and cont ...

    As a company that prides itself on the development and support of young and talented bricklayers and contractors, Keyfix is proud to support apprentices through MentorMe and Keyskills training  scheme ...

    14 February, 2024
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