Category: People
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Top apprentices compete for Screwfix prize
Screwfix has announced the 10 finalists in this year’s Trade Apprentice competition. The apprentices from across the UK and Ireland will compete in a two-day final, held in London on 7 and 8 May. The winner will receive a prize bundle of tools, training and technology worth £10,000, as well as £2,000 worth of Screwfix…
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Mental health stigma persists for tradespeople, survey shows
Trade supplier IronmongeryDirect has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report. The survey of tradespeople from across the UK helps to shed light on the ongoing challenges around mental health in the industry. According to the findings, 91% of tradespeople have experienced work-related stress in the last year, with 56% indicating they experience these stresses…
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Energy Transition Skills Hub receives funding boost
The project has already received £4.5 million from the Scottish government’s Just Transition Fund, £2.3 million from ETZ, and £500,000 from NESCol. Shell has also committed £1.8 million towards the running costs of the skills hub for the first five years, with a view to supporting 1,000 jobs in the region. The hub will include a community…
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HS2 apprentices awarded four-year job contract
Two standout HS2 apprentices have received a four-year extension to their employment contracts with Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra (BBVS). Tyler Pearce-Scott and Charlotte Thomas, both from Ealing in London, successfully completed their two-year apprenticeships working on the Old Oak Common Station scheme. Thomas joined BBVS to study a Level 4 civil engineering apprenticeship and, since…
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CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. Employer Networks are funded by CITB and offer bespoke training and financial support for employers. They also give employers a direct channel to communicate their training needs and advise on how funding should be…
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Construction employers reminded to prioritise sun safety
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is encouraging construction workers to prepare for warmer weather as temperatures are set to reach nearly 30°C in parts of the UK. Construction workers face a higher risk of sunburn, heat-related illness, and skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to the Health and Safety…
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Let’s address construction’s evolving skills challenge
Industry-led Sector Skills Plans will help employers meet current and future skills demands. The construction industry is at a pivotal moment, with the government working toward ambitious homebuilding targets and investing in large infrastructure projects – such as the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing and Luton Airport expansion schemes, respectively approved in March and April…
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Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students
The Built Environment Schools Trust (BE Schools Trust) is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative. The new programme gives young people access to free, industry-accredited sustainability training – delivered directly through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s digital platform. The collaboration supports the creation of BE Sustainable after-school clubs…
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Inclusive PPE store welcomes Sizewell workers
Construction workers in Sizewell and the surrounding area can access a range of inclusive PPE following the launch of a new showroom. Workwear specialist Bryson has opened the store in Leiston and aims to serve the diverse needs of the local construction workforce. The launch is inspired by CIOB’s ongoing #PPEthatfits campaign, which seeks to…
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Wates reports progress on inclusion and diversity
Wates has revealed the impact of its inclusion and diversity strategy since its launch five years ago. Its Inclusion and Diversity Impact Report 2024 outlines how its three core priorities – fair treatment, fair opportunities, and fair hiring – have helped to guide positive change across the business. The report shows that since the inclusion and diversity…