Keep up-to-date with news and information on training and skills in the construction industry.
17 September 2008
Credit crunch hits forecast construction job opportunities
Economic downturn halves the need for new staff – but construction output will still grow
09 September 2008
Apprenticeship ‘Clearing House’ launched to save skills affected by the economic downturn
The Secretary of State for Skills, John Denham, has announced a series of measures to safeguard house building skills during the economic downturn
04 September 2008
Building on skills essentials
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has highlighted the important role that Sector Skills Councils play in creating a highly skilled workforce in Northern Ireland.
03 September 2008
Back to school with a difference
Ed Balls launches Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
02 September 2008
Boost for Scottish construction industry with launch of multi-million pound training centre
£3.8 million National Construction College centre opens at Inchinnan near Glasgow
27 August 2008
Downturn in fortunes as thousands of apprentices can't find placements in tough climate
With thousands of would-be apprentices struggling to find employers ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the industry, is urging employers across England to continue to take on...
20 August 2008
Apprenticeships broadened to benefit employers
ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the construction industry, has announced significant changes to the structure of Apprenticeships, which will bring benefits to businesses and...
31 July 2008
New Chairman for the Construction Industry Council
Keith Clarke has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Construction Industry Council.
22 May 2008
New ConstructionSkills Chief Executive Announced
Mark Farrar has been confirmed as the new ConstructionSkills Chief Executive who will take over from Peter Lobban when he retires in August 2008.
20 March 2008
More skills for construction sector
More than 8,300 new Construction and Built Environment Diploma places are made available across the country