The Employer Networks initiative—which makes training and financial support more accessible for local employers—now has 33 groups across Great Britain
This new type of fraud involves moped riders deliberately manoeuvring their vehicles into the path of reversing vans to induce an impact and then claiming damage and injuries
Contractors urged to hire now before staffing shortages get worse, tool thieves strike 5 vans in one night, and 27-year-old apprentice electricians wins top prize!
A study has found that Milton Keynes is the best city in the United Kingdom for tradespeople to live and work in
The professional body for construction management and leadership has pledged its signature to the #GreenSkillsAtCop campaign
Housebuilding in Northern Ireland has slowed dramatically this year, and infrastructure bottlenecks are being cited as a cause
Nearly 400 people attended the themed A Night at the Oscars Ball, held in the Holte Suite at Aston Villa in Birmingham
Plans to scrap Congestion Charge exemption for electric vans sparks anger, homeowners to improve homes, rather than move and Installer intends to ramp up efforts to recruit youngsters
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has raised concerns about the viability of a long-term plan that does not include construction as one of its eight 'growth driving sectors'
CITB’s updated training solutions include developing a new Level 3 qualification as a progression route for training from the L2 qualification for the chimney occupations sector
Homeowners are cutting back on repair and maintenance work warns FMB, construction workers and tradespeople need access to mental health support services and bricklayer wins mentor of the year award
A survey has revealed that more than 64% of construction workers are at risk of dehydration
Trades wanted include bricklayers, painters, decorators, carpenters, joiners, scaffolders and general builders
The overall picture in terms of workload and new enquiries remains encouraging for the next quarter
There will be a pause on all non-emergency housing repairs in the Scottish town for three months
New work sector of industry drives August's construction output figures, 2024 is officially crowned biggest year for heat pump installs and space concrete created to help lunar building efforts
Nearly a third of tradespeople feel anxious about late paying clients, stolen digger found in 1,200 miles away in Poland and Ageas warns van drivers about new 'crash for cash' scam
Many SMEs feel forced to take the work even though they know it will involve taking a financial hit to ensure they have a pipeline of work to keep their business afloat
Gary Smyth used a hammer to smash windows and help rescue schoolchildren who were crying for help
A plasterer saves children from crashed double-decker bus in Northern Ireland, tradespeople put their prices up in Q3 and 21-year-old wins apprentice of the year award