http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/scottishapprenticeshipweek.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/scottishapprenticeshipweek.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/charlene_jarvis_tcm17-7457.jpgAs part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (21 - 25 May) ConstructionSkills will host and support a series of events throughout Scotland to champion apprenticeships, showcase skills and encourage more...]]>16 May 20121337166180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/adultlearnersweek.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/adultlearnersweek.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgDuring this year’s Adult Learners’ Week (12 – 18 of May) older workers and experienced professionals from across the country are being urged to consider construction as a potential future career. ]]>14 May 20121336990620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nuclearskillsfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nuclearskillsfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/wates_james_50_tcm17-18199.jpgThe New Nuclear Build programme - the largest construction project in the history of the UK - is underway and CITB-ConstructionSkills is committing more than £2m to put in place the skilled workforce...]]>02 May 20121335955680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/governmentprocurementannouncement.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/governmentprocurementannouncement.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has welcomed the Government’s commitment to putting skills at the heart of public sector procurement.]]>27 April 20121335526560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/onsstatsresponse.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/onsstatsresponse.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has today called on government to provide further support to the construction and built environment industry, in the wake of the news that the sector suffered a 3% decline in...]]>25 April 20121335360000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/FIRrelease.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/FIRrelease.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgA new industry-wide forum has been set up to improve the employment of women, minorities and the disabled within the construction industry. ]]>20 April 20121334921640tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newcareersservice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newcareersservice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgThe National Careers Service, England’s new all-age service, announced this morning by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, presents a welcome opportunity for the construction sector to...]]>05 April 20121333628100tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/experienceconstructiontocontinue.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/experienceconstructiontocontinue.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgA scheme that gives young people between the ages of 16 – 18 the opportunity to enrol on a two to four week work experience placement in construction is to continue for another year. ]]>04 April 20121333539180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/opendoorsrelease1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/opendoorsrelease1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgA weekend of Open Door events inviting members of the public to visit working construction sites is being organised for the autumn by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG), the Industry Training Board and...]]>29 March 20121333039680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nationalcareersweeksurvey.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nationalcareersweeksurvey.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgConstruction companies should take steps to attract more females to meet the industry’s need to attract top talent, according to the findings of a survey conducted on the CITB-ConstructionSkills...]]>26 March 20121332767880tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/jameswatescbe.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/jameswatescbe.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Charles-Green-Photography-Ltd-1208M248-th_tcm17-30293.jpgThe Chairman of CITB-Construction Skills, James Wates, was awarded his CBE honour by Her Majesty The Queen, at a ceremony that took place at Buckingham Palace last week. ]]>22 March 20121332412860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/levyorderapproved.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/levyorderapproved.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgMPs voted unanimously in favour last night (19th March 2012) of keeping the construction Levy for a further three years. They also approved a number of industry-led revisions to the CITB...]]>20 March 20121332243480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/finalcallforskillbuildentries.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/finalcallforskillbuildentries.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgAs the deadline for entries for the regional heats of SkillBuild 2012 looms, construction’s Industry Training Board and Sector Skills Council, CITB-ConstructionSkills, is urging employers to encourage...]]>15 March 20121331831760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newhealthandsafetytestapril.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newhealthandsafetytestapril.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark-farrar-bw-50_tcm17-18030.jpgThe face of health and safety testing is set to change, with the roll out of the new Health, Safety and Environment Test from CITB-ConstructionSkills, reinforcing the Industry Training Board and...]]>12 March 20121331542800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nationalcareersweek2012.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nationalcareersweek2012.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgDuring National Careers Week (5 - 9 March 2012), CITB-ConstructionSkills, the construction Industry Training Board and Sector Skills Council, is urging those considering a career in the sector to...]]>05 March 20121330962300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/shopfittingapprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/shopfittingapprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/wates_james_50_tcm17-18199.jpgA top apprentice from the world of shopfitting and interior contracting has been honoured at the Spring General Meeting of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS), held in London last week.]]>27 February 20121330344600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/employergroupstakeon1500apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/employergroupstakeon1500apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice_tcm17-4704.jpgConstruction’s major employer groups have committed to taking on over 1,500 apprentices between them in 2012 according to the Industry Training Board and Sector Skills Council CITB-ConstructionSkills.]]>21 February 20121329827760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/safetyandenvironmenttest.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/safetyandenvironmenttest.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-alt_tcm17-22922.jpgConstruction workers across the UK will be assessed to higher and more comprehensive standards in health, safety and environment practices as of 2 April, thanks to the revised industry-wide CITB...]]>17 February 20121329488760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newrespectedreport.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newrespectedreport.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskill-logo-th_tcm17-17720.jpgA new report designed to help University Technical Colleges (UTCs) produce and deliver robust and relevant construction curriculums that are highly regarded by the construction industry has been...]]>14 February 20121329232860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cityskillsfundrelease.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cityskillsfundrelease.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/vat-tn_tcm17-12996.gifThe Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced yesterday that £4.5 million is to be made available to boost adult skills in England’s major cities in a move welcomed by CITB...]]>10 February 20121328890800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greentrainingmanuals.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greentrainingmanuals.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgTraining manuals designed to equip construction SMEs with the knowledge and skills they need to unlock the commercial opportunities around the Green Deal have been launched by CITB-ConstructionSkills...]]>08 February 20121328711040tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-week.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-week.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/APPWeek2012eps_tcm17-28688.gifAs part of National Apprenticeship Week (6 -10 February) CITB-ConstuctionSkills will host 58 events across Great Britain to champion apprenticeships as the first step on the construction career ladder...]]>03 February 20121328261700tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillstrainingvital.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillstrainingvital.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgTHE Government must invest in training to put in place the skilled workforce that is needed to deliver the Green Deal and unlock new commercial opportunities for SMEs, says CITB-ConstructionSkills.]]>03 February 20121328267400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diplomaprovidewinner.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diplomaprovidewinner.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgThe Gravesham Consortium has been rewarded for its excellence in providing the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (C&BE) at an awards ceremony which took place in London yesterday. ]]>03 February 20121328286360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuildpreston.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuildpreston.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Untitled-1_tcm17-28628.jpgThe final of this year’s SkillBuild competition is to be hosted by Preston College and will take place between 14 – 16th of September, it has been announced today. ]]>27 January 20121327667280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn12.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn12.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csn-national-th_tcm17-13767.jpgTHE FACE OF THE CONSTRUCTION industry is set to change, according to the latest CITB-ConstructionSkills 5 year forecast. The report reveals that output in construction is expected to fall by 3% during...]]>25 January 20121327492680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Views-Sought-for-new-skills-strategy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Views-Sought-for-new-skills-strategy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB_ConstructionSkills-shape-50_tcm17-28547.jpgIndustry feedback is being sought on proposed recommendations for the new Construction Skills Strategy which is currently being developed by Industry Training Board and Sector Skills Council CITB...]]>19 January 20121326963000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Testcheatsjailedforfraud.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Testcheatsjailedforfraud.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills gave would be fraudsters a strong warning after two men were jailed for a total of 18 months for taking health and safety tests on behalf of other construction workers.]]>17 January 20121326797760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/awardsalliance.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/awardsalliance.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/awards_tcm17-4682.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills and the Ascertiva Group have announced their intention to form a strategic alliance between their certification divisions, Cskills Awards and NICEIC, two of the UK’s largest...]]>17 January 20121326816120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Newboardmember.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Newboardmember.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgConstructionSkills’ Chief Executive Mark Farrar has today (10 January 2012) welcomed the announcement that John Lorimer is to join the board]]>11 January 20121326291540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/passingonlevy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/passingonlevy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/vat-tn_tcm17-12996.gifSome contractors are unfairly saddling extra costs on smaller sub-contractors by passing on their levy payments, warns CITB-ConstructionSkills.]]>21 December 20111324464600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/refreshed.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/refreshed.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/fmb-builder-on-site-tn_tcm17-24892.jpgThe construction industry is set to benefit from an improved level of health and safety awareness in 2012 as CITB-ConstructionSkills launches its new Health, Safety and Environment Test.]]>18 December 20111324226580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/confidence.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/confidence.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/vat-tn_tcm17-12996.gifA tough 12 months for the UK’s construction sector have kept confidence at low levels, with around one in ten employers fearing that their business won’t survive the recession, new research reveals.]]>14 December 20111323880260tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/moneynotabout.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/moneynotabout.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-27_tcm17-3109.jpgThe construction industry’s future employees are highly ambitious, clued-up and are keen to quickly climb the career ladder, according to the findings of a ]]>14 December 20111323862020tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/prtnernuclear.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/prtnernuclear.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-51_tcm17-3974.jpgA ground breaking partnership was launched today to help put in place the skilled construction workforce that will be needed to deliver the UK’s New Nuclear Build programme and take full advantage of...]]>06 December 20111323189420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionfirms.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionfirms.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgConstruction firms were hopeful for greater clarity on the Green Deal today, after government published its consultation on the requirements needed for businesses to take advantage of the £14bn cash...]]>01 December 20111322759280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/securesgreen.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/securesgreen.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-17-tn_tcm17-21231.gifAfter months of championing green issues on behalf of the construction industry, along with partners from the Green Deal Skills Alliance – SummitSkills and AssetSkills - has secured £1.4m to help...]]>29 November 20111322585580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/energyeffheritage.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/energyeffheritage.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-01_tcm17-3075.jpgSafeguarding the UK’s oldest buildings for future generations through sustainable improvements and retrofitting is the focus of a new group, which was launched in London this week.]]>29 November 20111322565120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/scholarshipsch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/scholarshipsch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-34_tcm17-3957.jpgA scholarship scheme that awards sponsored graduates up to £6,000 and helps to attract high calibre students into the construction industry has been given the green light to continue for another year.]]>21 November 20111321886460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionprogramme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionprogramme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/red-hat_tcm17-26591.jpgThe National Construction College (NCC), Europe’s largest construction training provider, has announced its new and improved training programme for 2012, featuring 10 new courses to help meet the...]]>15 November 20111321376160tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fitting.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fitting.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/awards_tcm17-4682.jpgTwo top apprentices from the world of shopfitting and interior contracting have been honoured at the Autumn General Meeting of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS), held in London last month.]]>07 November 20111320685740tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/preparefor.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/preparefor.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-17-tn_tcm17-21231.gifWith the Green Deal fast approaching, construction firms are running out of time to take advantage of the £6.5bn-a-year market that retrofitting and green technology will create.]]>02 November 20111320233820tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/communitiesbig.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/communitiesbig.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-34_tcm17-3957.jpgCommunity groups across the country are being urged to put Britain’s construction and built environment industry at the heart of their plans as the Government’s ‘Big Society’ programme of legislation...]]>02 November 20111320234720tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/appcall.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/appcall.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgCalls from the Prime Minister urging businesses to boost apprenticeship numbers to avoid a skills shortage have been welcomed by CITB-ConstructionSkills.]]>01 November 20111320146940tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/employersone.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/employersone.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has welcomed the announcement from the Skills Funding Agency that it will trial a new scheme that will reward colleges and training providers if they secure employment for...]]>27 October 20111319716380tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/consensuspiece.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/consensuspiece.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills will continue to use the statutory levy/grant system to support skills and training development after the industry returned a positive vote on it’s consensus consultation –...]]>25 October 20111319538780tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/tilingnew.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/tilingnew.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-04_tcm17-3078.jpgThe launch of the new Academy of Tiling and Construction Skills in Hayes, Middlesex, promises to extend the range of specialist training in wall and floor tiling for apprentices and experienced...]]>25 October 20111319542860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/builderoftheyear.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/builderoftheyear.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-02_tcm17-3076.jpgTalented ConstructionSkills apprentice Shane Dean Evans from Ammanford has been crowned ‘Young Builder of the Year’ at the recent Youthbuild UK Awards, which celebrate the achievements of young people...]]>23 October 20111319367780tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/shapingnews.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/shapingnews.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgA new progression route for wood occupations will encompass nationally recognised qualifications and an apprenticeship programme, thanks to the ongoing collaboration between CITB-ConstructionSkills...]]>21 October 20111319192580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/qcfcopy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/qcfcopy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgSupplying the construction industry with a pool of qualified assessors and verifiers is essential to support the growth of vocational skills among specialist occupations. ]]>20 October 20111319109660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/successfulpilot.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/successfulpilot.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-01_tcm17-3075.jpgThe development of a Specialist Apprenticeship Programme for heritage roofing skills by CITB-ConstructionSkills’ National Specialist Team (NST) has boosted the training provision available to industry...]]>18 October 20111318952040tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendeal2.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendeal2.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgIn partnership with The Insulated Render Contractors Association (INCA), CITB-ConstructionSkills’ National Specialist Team (NST) has gained a head start in meeting the government’s Green Deal...]]>17 October 20111318852560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-20_tcm17-3102.jpgThe National Construction College (NCC) will train up to 350 extra female construction workers across the UK this academic year thanks to new funding secured by CITB-ConstructionSkills. ]]>17 October 20111318853340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/industrialstoragesystems.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/industrialstoragesystems.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgEmployees of The Rack Group (TRG) are “delighted” to be the first in the industry to achieve the nationally accredited NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations – Industrial Storage Systems ...]]>14 October 20111318604340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/clientbased.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/clientbased.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/my-citb-cs-tn_tcm17-25238.jpgConstruction professionals from across Scotland gathered in Glasgow today (12th October) for the launch of updated guidance highlighting how the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) ...]]>12 October 20111318435920tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/redevelopmentone.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/redevelopmentone.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/red-hat_tcm17-26591.jpgHighly anticipated plans to develop a state of the art construction college were announced today, after the National Construction College (NCC), the training arm of CITB-ConstructionSkills, secured...]]>09 October 20111318166040tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeshipcallwelcomedbycitbconstructionskill.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeshipcallwelcomedbycitbconstructionskill.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgCall's from the Prime Minister urging businesses to boost apprenticeship numbers to avoid a skills shortage have been welcomed by CITB-ConstructionSkills.]]>07 October 20111318003200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendealinstallerskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendealinstallerskills.aspx07 October 20111318003200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/dualboost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/dualboost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has today welcomed two significant developments from the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.]]>04 October 20111317737580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greenskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greenskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-17-tn_tcm17-21231.gifThe wraps are to be pulled off a multi-million pound green construction skills training centre today. But its launch comes with a warning that SMEs are running out of time to upskill before the Green...]]>28 September 20111317207960tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/softwarelabour.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/softwarelabour.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAn innovative new tool to help construction companies drive efficiencies, manage labour needs and meet project deadlines has been launched by CITB-ConstructionSkills today.]]>26 September 20111317033360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/support-employers.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/support-employers.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgPlans to use government contracts to deliver more apprenticeship places have been hailed as an important step forward in creating a pipeline of new talent into the construction industry. But, CITB...]]>01 September 20111314893880tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Local-Enterprise-Zones.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Local-Enterprise-Zones.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgA NEW move to boost jobs and kick start the economic recovery is welcome news for the construction industry.]]>25 August 20111314279960tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diversityexpo.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diversityexpo.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgEmployers will be able to find out how to attract a more diverse range of talent into their businesses and help ensure future growth at the Construction Diversity Expo 2011 on Monday 12 September at...]]>24 August 20111314206280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Review-Skills-Strategy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Review-Skills-Strategy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgIndustry views are being sought on a range of issues around skills and in particular whether current construction qualifications will meet the needs of employers and learners in the future in a...]]>22 August 20111314009120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constskillsresp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constskillsresp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgThis week’s news that the Government will roll out two new public procurement models as part of its Construction Strategy is a welcome next step towards fairer procurement contract opportunities for...]]>11 August 20111313055120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/morrisoncskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/morrisoncskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-50_tcm17-3973.jpgRepairs and maintenance service provider, Morrison is working in partnership with CITB-ConstructionSkills to offer 17 people in Leeds the opportunity to take up an apprenticeship with the company. ]]>10 August 20111312988280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/manchesternsafc.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/manchesternsafc.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-1-th_tcm17-11027.jpgThe National Skills Academy for Construction has successfully completed its partnership with Northern Batch Hospitals in Manchester, setting a benchmark for training and up-skilling the country’s...]]>08 August 20111312816260tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticesjudy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticesjudy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpgFollowing the annual NCC Awards, CITB-ConstructionSkills deputy chairman Judy Lowe explains why it’s so important to invest in young people to help secure the future of construction and the built...]]>03 August 20111312386660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillsvaccum.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillsvaccum.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgThe construction industry is facing a ‘retirement timebomb’ with around one in six workers due to retire within 10 years and the number of young people in the industry more than halving since the...]]>01 August 20111312215840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nccawards2.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nccawards2.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/awards_tcm17-4682.jpgThe National Construction College (NCC), Europe’s largest construction training provider, honoured its brightest and most promising apprentices this week (27 July) at its annual awards ceremony, which...]]>29 July 20111311950580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ukces.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ukces.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgThe appointment yesterday of nine new Commissioners to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills has been welcomed by CITB-ConstructionSkills.]]>22 July 20111311353460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/onsresponse.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/onsresponse.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark_farrar_tcm17-14682.jpg“The news that there were 17,000 redundancies in the first quarter of 2011 shows that times remain tough for construction employers and particularly SMEs, who are struggling to retain and maintain...]]>14 July 20111310644140tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/industrylacksskillsforgrowth.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/industrylacksskillsforgrowth.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/A008-00316-th_tcm17-26246.jpgThe UK construction industry could be missing the essential management skills to help it overcome the effects of recession, according to new research.]]>08 July 20111310137980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/innovativescheme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/innovativescheme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/plant-maint-training-tn_tcm17-22807.gifA new employment scheme delivered by CITB-ConstructionSkills is already proving its value to industry by creating work opportunities and helping young people take their first steps toward successful...]]>29 June 20111309342320tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/getsetcut.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/getsetcut.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctc-tn_tcm17-25274.jpgA new initiative will see CITB-ConstructionSkills’ National Specialist Team (NST) partner with its regional Employer Services Team to coordinate specialist training within the Wales Delivering Low...]]>29 June 20111309359900tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticesscotland.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticesscotland.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/All-Winners_Scotland-2011-Awards_3-th_tcm17-26165.jpgThe first of the National Construction College annual award ceremonies has taken place in Scotland to reward the hard work, expert skill and determination of its most promising apprentices.]]>27 June 20111309174440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/raisingprofiles.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/raisingprofiles.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/008-th_tcm17-26136.jpgThe Water Jetting Association’s partnership with CITB-ConstructionSkills’ National Specialist Accredited Centre (NSAC) has cleared the way for its members to achieve nationally recognised...]]>27 June 20111309181520tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/atthecontrols.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/atthecontrols.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/controls-th_tcm17-26135.jpgSkills challenges and interactive presentations brought careers guidance to life as CITB-ConstructionSkills’ National Specialist Team mobilised in support of a dedicated event for the construction...]]>24 June 20111308922860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/procurementguidance.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/procurementguidance.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgConstruction professionals from across the UK gathered in Central London today (Wednesday 15th June) for the launch of updated guidance highlighting how the National Skills Academy for Construction ...]]>15 June 20111308145560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Construct-bright-future-SkillBuild-2011.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Construct-bright-future-SkillBuild-2011.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/SkillBuild-B%26D-2011-th_tcm17-25790.jpgDozens of budding construction apprentices were put through their paces at Barking and Dagenham College on Thursday 26 May as they competed to win a coveted place in the SkillBuild National Final in...]]>07 June 20111307442600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nationaltrustopens.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nationaltrustopens.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Dscn_0270-th_tcm17-26138.jpgA stunning eighteenth century National Trust mansion proved an inspiring setting as CITB-ConstructionSkills joined the Painting & Decorating Association (PDA) on 25th and 26th May to pilot an...]]>29 May 20111306677540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialists1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialists1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people_09_tcm17-3083.jpgIn the past, the training needs of specialist contractors were largely overlooked due to a lack of formal training provision, but now with support from CITB-ConstructionSkills’ National Specialist...]]>27 May 20111306504980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diversityawards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diversityawards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-19_tcm17-3101.jpgIn a bid to increase diversity in the construction industry, CITB-ConstructionSkills has joined forces with WAMT, Wates, JTL and the City of London to produce a flagship event designed to widen the...]]>27 May 20111306495620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cuthecarbon2.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cuthecarbon2.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgThe Cut the Carbon Partnership launched a new e-mail alert service today to help small and medium sized (SME) contractors cut through confusion surrounding low carbon policy and take advantage of the...]]>24 May 20111306230000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/buildersbreakfast.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/buildersbreakfast.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-50_tcm17-3973.jpgLocal construction businesses met with industry leaders and local authority representatives in Sheffield on Friday (20 May) to explore ways of bolstering local economic growth and creating sustainable...]]>23 May 20111306161060tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/inspire100.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/inspire100.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-tn_tcm17-21256.gifCITB-ConstructionSkills’ Inspire scholarship scheme, set up to recruit the very best undergraduates into the industry, has been confirmed for 2011 and will offer funding to enable 100 scholars to join...]]>18 May 20111305730740tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/healthyskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/healthyskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/GE700-50_tcm17-17948.jpgEmployers can enjoy 10% off selected best-selling CITB-ConstructionSkills Health and Safety and Environmental publications as part of a limited time offer.]]>13 May 20111305283860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/sustainabilitynow.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/sustainabilitynow.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgSustainability Now is a free-to-attend virtual conference and exhibition that you attend online via your PC or Mac.]]>12 May 20111305209460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales-cons-fed-alliance.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales-cons-fed-alliance.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/media_city_400_0271_tcm17-25577.jpgThe Construction Trade Federations in Wales are organising themselves to ensure that their collective voice can be heard loud and clear at the table of the decision makers.]]>09 May 20111304938140tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/meet-apprentice-challenge.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/meet-apprentice-challenge.aspx07 May 20111304759700tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-tn_tcm17-21256.gifTo help equip construction businesses with the skills that they need to survive and thrive through the recession, the National Construction College (NCC) – the direct training division of CITB...]]>06 May 20111304693400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/college1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/college1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Apprentices-suspended-ceiling-50_tcm17-24969.jpgFor nearly 50 years the National Construction College (NCC) – Europe’s largest construction training provider – has focused on building a highly skilled, safe and professional UK construction...]]>05 May 20111304606100tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-34_tcm17-3957.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry, has been awarded the Issuing Authority for English Apprenticeship Frameworks for...]]>03 May 20111304435760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cpa1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cpa1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/plant-02_tcm17-3114.jpgSupervisors from the plant-hire sector have been developing new management skills as part of a unique pilot training programme with the National Construction College in London.]]>03 May 20111304434860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nccbusinesses.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nccbusinesses.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/caa_keyboard_small_tcm17-13765.jpgTo help equip construction businesses with the skills that they need to survive and thrive through the recession, the National Construction College (NCC) – the direct training division of CITB...]]>27 April 20111303916400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/investment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/investment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgEmployers will be given an added incentive to train this year, after CITB-ConstructionSkills’ industry-led Board announced that levy payers will receive an extra 12% supplementary payment on their...]]>20 April 20111303311600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Architype.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Architype.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctc-tn_tcm17-25274.jpgSouthwark-based architectural design practice Architype has won the first ever ‘Cut the Carbon’ award, sponsored by CITB-ConstructionSkills, in the prestigious Building Awards. ]]>19 April 20111303224060tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/development.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/development.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mike_Bialyj_tcm17-3065.jpgIn the current economic climate thousands of construction firms are looking to become more streamlined and productive in an effort to boost profitability. ]]>13 April 20111302711000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/CECA.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/CECA.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Trainer-and-trainee-50_tcm17-6497.jpgCivil engineering companies in Scotland have been to improving their awareness of health and safety skills thanks to a series of Behavioural Safety workshops developed and led by the Civil Engineering...]]>08 April 20111302265020tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/markspencer.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/markspencer.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgMark Spencer MP joined young apprentices from Dukeries College at a live restoration site in Newark earlier today (7 April), as part of a national campaign run by CITB-ConstructionSkills to highlight...]]>07 April 20111302179340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/committed.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/committed.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nick-gooderson2010-tn_tcm17-21282.gifOver the years CITB-ConstructionSkills has worked closely with employers and the Government to help develop standards, qualifications and apprenticeship frameworks for the construction industry. ]]>06 April 20111302097320tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/intelligence.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/intelligence.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csnmap_tcm17-25029.jpgThe South West construction industry will continue to face challenging conditions for the next two years, according to the latest figures published from the Construction Skills Network (CSN), despite...]]>04 April 20111301925480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/bis.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/bis.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpg"Skills provision has to be employer led and industry relevant. It's about our sector’s future needs, not what providers find easy to deliver." That was the strong message from CITB-ConstructionSkills...]]>01 April 20111301655540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/million.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/million.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-trainee-tn_tcm17-23161.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills' Health and Safety Test marks its tenth anniversary today (01 April) with news that over four million tests have now been booked by industry since its launch.]]>01 April 20111301670600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csnmap_tcm17-25029.jpgThe Welsh construction industry will continue to face challenging conditions for the next two years, according to the latest figures published from the Construction Skills Network (CSN), despite the...]]>30 March 20111301481360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/green.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/green.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgNCC calls for construction businesses to act now to benefit from a low-carbon future]]>30 March 20111301510460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/businesses.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/businesses.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-02_tcm17-3076.jpgBusinesses across England and Wales have been taking part in a series of interactive workshops to help boost their low carbon commitments as part of a partnership led by CITB-ConstructionSkills and...]]>29 March 20111301401380tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/labour.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/labour.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csnmap_tcm17-25029.jpgThe Scottish construction industry will continue to face challenging conditions for the next two years, according to the latest figures published from the Construction Skills Network (CSN).]]>25 March 20111301063760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/budget.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/budget.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark_farrar_tcm17-14682.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has welcomed this week’s ‘Budget for Growth’ but has cautioned that skills provision has to be employer led and industry relevant. ]]>25 March 20111301055240tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/women.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/women.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpgFollowing the 100th International Women’s Day, Deputy chairman of CITB-ConstructionSkills Judy Lowe is keen for more women to consider a career in construction.]]>18 March 20111300454760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/growth.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/growth.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csnmap_tcm17-25029.jpgThe East of England construction industry is predicted to grow more than any other UK region or nation between 2011 and 2015, according to the latest figures published from the Construction Skills...]]>18 March 20111300459620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/education.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/education.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark_farrar_tcm17-14682.jpgMark Farrar, Chief Executive of CITB-ConstructionSkills has called on Government to put employers at the heart of education policy for future skills and training to help Government meet its ambitious...]]>18 March 20111300440060tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/industries-of-the-future.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/industries-of-the-future.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/S4---001_thumbnail_tcm17-25039.jpgNo fewer than six managers with Cameron Industrial Services (CIS) have recently achieved NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management with the National Specialist Accredited Centre (NSAC).]]>17 March 20111300373760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritage-roofing.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritage-roofing.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Heritage-roofing-apprenticeship-gets-started-thumbnail_tcm17-25046.jpgThe first Heritage Specialist Apprenticeship Programme (HSAP) in roof slating and tiling is now up and running.]]>17 March 20111300374780tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/a-sound-base.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/a-sound-base.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/sound-base-industry-dev-thumbnail_tcm17-25044.jpg“Seven years ago, skilled operatives had no route to gain a qualification as the NVQ did not exist.” says Helen McGachie, CEO of resin flooring association FeRFA.]]>17 March 20111300375980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/training-through-recession.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/training-through-recession.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgWould you want a roofer to fit your electrics? Or do your plumbing?]]>17 March 20111300375200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fit-for-futur.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fit-for-futur.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/fit-for-the-future-thumbnail_tcm17-25045.jpg‘Interior Systems’ can sometimes gets confused with Interior Design where people think of soft fabrics and fluffy cushions and designers such as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen says CITB ConstructionSkills’...]]>17 March 20111300375620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-wave-investment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-wave-investment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAs CITB-ConstructionSkills deliver better than expected financial results]]>11 March 20111299854640tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/west-midlands-csn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/west-midlands-csn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgThough long term growth of 0.5% predicted between now and 2015]]>09 March 20111299681360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/international-womens-day.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/international-womens-day.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAs part of International Women’s Day (Tuesday 8 March) CITB-ConstructionSkills is calling upon more women to consider what a career in construction could do for them.]]>08 March 20111299603600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/public-bodies-review.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/public-bodies-review.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgFollowing a review of public bodies undertaken by the Cabinet Office, the Government has announced that CITB-ConstructionSkills is to be retained in the public sector, continuing to report to...]]>07 March 20111299517260tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/lord-davies-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/lord-davies-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgLord Davies last week issued his report into the issue of how to get more women onto UK Boards.In response, the Chief Executive of CITB-ConstructionSkills said: ]]>04 March 20111299229020tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/norway-story.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/norway-story.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgA group of nine Norwegian construction apprentice students arrives in Scotland this week as part of a pilot scheme to undertake an accredited Scaffolding course at the National Construction College...]]>02 March 20111299077820tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cutthecarbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cutthecarbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills is proudly sponsoring a new ‘Cut the Carbon’ Award at Building Magazine’s 2011 ceremony on April 7. ]]>25 February 20111298644020tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csnnews.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csnnews.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgDespite the construction industry performing better than expected in 2010, the North West will continue to face challenging conditions for the next two years, according to the latest figures from the...]]>23 February 20111298461440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/catherine-mckinnell.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/catherine-mckinnell.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCatherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North helped to highlight the importance of apprenticeships this month when she visited an FMB Business in Newcastle and found out first-hand what life is like as...]]>22 February 20111298390040tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csn-report-th_tcm17-11058.jpgInfrastructure will boost industry as region is ‘hardest hit’ in UK for growth ]]>21 February 20111298307180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/msd.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/msd.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills’ Management and Supervisory Development Programme (M&SDP) is working to help businesses boost their bottom line by solving a variety of management challenges.]]>17 February 20111297949460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/mp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/mp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAs part of National Apprenticeship Week (7 - 11 February 2011), CITB-ConstructionSkills and local employer England Carpentry invited Robert Buckland, MP for South Swindon, and Justin Tomlinson, MP for...]]>14 February 20111297702620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/safety.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/safety.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-02_tcm17-3076.jpgA specialist training group launched with support from CITB-ConstructionSkills has achieved accreditation for its self-developed training course that educates workers about the risks associated with...]]>11 February 20111297443180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nfb.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nfb.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-08_tcm17-3082.jpgSome of England’s largest construction firms are working collaboratively to share best practice and find new ways to increase their competitive edge in the current tough economic climate, thanks to a...]]>09 February 20111297269000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/construction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/construction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgInfrastructure and commercial schemes prop up the capital]]>09 February 20111297267080tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/trainingspecialist.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/trainingspecialist.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people_09_tcm17-3083.jpgA national specialist training forum supported by CITB-ConstructionSkills has won an award at the New Civil Engineering (NCE) International Tunnelling Awards.]]>07 February 20111297077900tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/naw-cmkmp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/naw-cmkmp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/naw11-kmck-tn_tcm17-24594.jpgIn the run up to National Apprenticeship Week (7 - 11 February 2011), CITB-ConstructionSkills and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) invited Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, to visit...]]>07 February 20111297067100tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grants-voice-heard.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grants-voice-heard.aspx04 February 20111296809460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fednews-demo-simulation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fednews-demo-simulation.aspx03 February 20111296744660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csnjudy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csnjudy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpg A recovery is still at least a year away, but training can prepare firms to take maximum advantage]]>03 February 20111296729840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/t2gfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/t2gfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/traintogain-logo-tn_tcm17-24531.jpgConstruction businesses seeking NVQ qualifications for their workers through the National Construction College could now get the full costs of training covered thanks to the Train to Gain programme]]>02 February 20111296658800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/waltham-forest-evening-event.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/waltham-forest-evening-event.aspx02 February 20111296651840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/msdp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/msdp.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgDemolition managers from across the UK have used state of the art simulation to improve their communication skills and become more environmentally savvy, thanks to an industry assessed training scheme...]]>02 February 20111296642540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/localism-bill.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/localism-bill.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgThe flagship Localism Bill went through its second reading in the House of Commons in January – a further step for Government towards achieving its ‘Big Society’ vision to move power away from Central...]]>01 February 20111296554340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-carbon-wales.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-carbon-wales.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cutcarbon_tcm17-22962.jpg"Small and medium sized construction businesses in Wales must act now to up-skill if they want to take advantage of the growing demand for low carbon construction.”]]>31 January 20111296492960tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/experience-construction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/experience-construction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgA new initiative being piloted by CITB-ConstructionSkills is set to give young people between the ages of 16-18 the opportunity to enrol on a two to four week work experience placement, as part of its...]]>27 January 20111296129420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/waltham-forest-construction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/waltham-forest-construction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgProject to create thousands of new training opportunities to support major infrastructure programme]]>26 January 20111296054540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn2011.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn2011.aspx26 January 20111296028800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/national-apprenticeship-week.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/national-apprenticeship-week.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgWith National Apprenticeship Week (7-11th February) looming, CITB-ConstructionSkills is urging construction companies to visit one of their local events and find out what a ConstructionSkills...]]>25 January 20111295967060tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/waltham-forest-centre.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/waltham-forest-centre.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgJobseekers in East London are urged to drop into the Waltham Forest Construction Training Centre’s opening evening on Wednesday 26th January between 4pm and 7pm.]]>21 January 20111295610540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialists-get-to-grips.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialists-get-to-grips.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgA host of specialist contractors across England and Wales are now operating more sustainably thanks to a project being run by the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC). ]]>21 January 20111295621040tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/training-threat.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/training-threat.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgMore than a quarter (26%) of construction businesses in the UK reduced their training activity in 2010, with 18% planning to scale back training even further in 2011, according to new research...]]>20 January 20111295543640tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-to-worldskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-to-worldskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillllbuild-logo-th_tcm17-12408.jpgAs the deadline to enter this year’s SkillBuild competition looms, CITB-ConstructionSkills apprentice Rhydian Williams is a pertinent reminder of just what can be achieved by taking part in the...]]>19 January 20111295430840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/last-chance-skillbuild.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/last-chance-skillbuild.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillbuild-v2-tn_tcm17-6195.gifWith only a few weeks to go until the deadline, construction trainees across the UK are being encouraged to enter Britain’s biggest construction skills competition – SkillBuild 2011 – to be in with a...]]>13 January 20111294938300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NCC-Wigan.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NCC-Wigan.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgOver 40 Construction and Built Environment businesses in North West England have benefitted from vital business training to boost their competitiveness as part of a unique public partnership.]]>13 January 20111294930380tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentice-new-years-resolution.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentice-new-years-resolution.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgWith the first week of January behind us and many New Year’s resolutions already falling by the wayside, CITB-ConstructionSkills is encouraging employers to really make a difference in 2011 by making...]]>13 January 20111294920360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/site-safety-manual-launched.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/site-safety-manual-launched.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ge70011-tn_tcm17-24362.gif2011 version of acclaimed GE 700 ‘Construction site safety’ manual available]]>12 January 20111294831800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/rdtaxcreditconsultation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/rdtaxcreditconsultation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgYou may be able to claim for activities you are already undertaking. The Low Carbon Construction IGT report highlighted the need to reform the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit system and made a...]]>12 January 20111294829880tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-energy-bill.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-energy-bill.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgKey skill areas now highlighted as major area for concern.CITB-ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry, has warned that unless the...]]>10 January 20111294678680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-years-honours.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-years-honours.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpg“I was delighted to see the list of those feted in this year’s New Years Honours. That so many figures from our industry have been honoured is a fitting testimony to the contribution our sector makes...]]>07 January 20111294418160tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2010-end-of-year-review.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2010-end-of-year-review.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark_farrar_tcm17-14682.jpgChief Executive, Mark Farrar takes a look at 2010]]>23 December 20101293094800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ctc-building-awards-category.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ctc-building-awards-category.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/building-awards-tn_tcm17-24257.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills is proudly sponsoring a new ‘Cut the Carbon’ Award at Building Magazine’s 2011 ceremony on April 7]]>23 December 20101293120000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/t2g.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/t2g.aspx22 December 20101293030660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/green-energy-revolution.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/green-energy-revolution.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-17-tn_tcm17-21231.gifSkills body calls on Government to ensure the construction workforce has the right skills in place to meet the energy-efficiency challenge ahead.]]>21 December 20101292925840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nsafc.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nsafc.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-02_tcm17-3076.jpgIMPACT Manchester, a National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project aimed at delivering ‘Decent Home Plus’ houses to communities in Manchester, has completed on a high, having set up more...]]>20 December 20101292846160tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diversity.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diversity.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/judy-lowe-olympic-stadium-th_tcm17-24137.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills Deputy Chairman Judy Lowe last week saw how the Olympic Delivery Authority is tackling the traditional under representation of women in the industry when she visited the London...]]>16 December 20101292521440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendeal.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendeal.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgThe launch of the Government’s Green Deal in 2012 is expected to prompt a surge in demand for home energy efficiency work, with property owners to be given funding for improvements. ]]>15 December 20101292433540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/your-constituency.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/your-constituency.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskill-logo-th_tcm17-17720.jpgConstructionSkills in your constituency]]>14 December 20101292317200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/view-from.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/view-from.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/scaffold_06_tcm17-3131.jpg View from the front line ]]>14 December 20101292318280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Equality-diversity-views.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Equality-diversity-views.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAs part of CITB-ConstructionSkills’ commitment to Equality and Diversity (E&D), and following the Sector Skills Council recently being given Equality Standard accreditation by Equality North East (ENE...]]>14 December 20101292337180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/buildersbreak.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/buildersbreak.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgLocal authority representatives from across the East Midlands met with some of the region’s top business people and construction industry leaders in Corby, Northamptonshire, today to explore ways to...]]>10 December 20101291993440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/zerocarb.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/zerocarb.aspx09 December 20101291908720tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/igt.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/igt.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgThe recent publication of the Low Carbon Construction final report by the government’s Innovation and Growth Team (IGT) will herald a step change in how the Construction and Built Environment...]]>08 December 20101291821480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/endorse-sustainable-skills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/endorse-sustainable-skills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has welcomed the final Low Carbon Construction report from the government’s Innovation and Growth Team.]]>07 December 20101291716000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/equality-standard-ne.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/equality-standard-ne.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/equality-ne-tn_tcm17-23983.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills this week celebrated being awarded the Equality Standard by Equality North East (ENE) in recognition of its commitment to promoting equality and diversity]]>02 December 20101291291200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/uk-roofers-at-world-championships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/uk-roofers-at-world-championships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nfrc-50_tcm17-23946.jpgUK young roofers have proven their considerable talent and skill by walking away with four awards at the 23rd World Championship for Young Roofers which took place last week in Belfast.]]>30 November 20101291138320tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wise-awards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wise-awards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpgDeputy Chairman of CITB-ConstructionSkills, Judy Lowe, this week spoke at the Women into Science and Engineering (WISE) annual awards ceremony. ]]>30 November 20101291146840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/growthreview.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/growthreview.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgGOVERNMENT’S statement to the Commons today, outlining plans to commission a review into construction and examine the prospects of growth, is welcome news for the industry, says Mark Farrar, Chief...]]>29 November 20101291030020tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/adult-apprenticeships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/adult-apprenticeships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgThe Government’s plan to create an additional 75,000 new adult apprenticeships is a welcome boost to the specialist skills needs of the industry]]>29 November 20101291053540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/record-number-MSDP.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/record-number-MSDP.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgMore than 80 innovative projects are being financially supported by the Management and Supervisory Development Programme (M&SDP) fund administered by CITB-ConstructionSkills in 2010 – the largest...]]>19 November 20101290164340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/worldskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/worldskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/worldskills-london2010-tn_tcm17-22887.jpgSkillBuild winners were celebrating once again this week as John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning announced the names of the 17 young men and women who have been...]]>18 November 20101290099960tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/yorkshire-young-apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/yorkshire-young-apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgYoung Apprentices are top of the agenda in Yorkshire this month as the Construction Design Centre (CDC) in Sheffield celebrates the success of one of its young learners at the Youth Build UK awards,...]]>16 November 20101289902620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/markfarrar.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/markfarrar.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgMark Farrar to join the Skills Funding Agency Advisory Board]]>16 November 20101289903280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/government.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/government.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgThe Construction and the Built Environment sector must be central to the Government’s localism agenda to support economic growth, says Mark Farrar, Chief Executive of CITB-ConstructionSkills. ]]>12 November 20101289582340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialist.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialist.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-02_tcm17-3076.jpgAt a time when concrete and steel tend to be the most obvious building materials, it can be easy to forget the vital role wood plays in construction. ]]>11 November 20101289497020tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/decade-of-change-in-house-building.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/decade-of-change-in-house-building.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/HomeBuilding-Skills-50_tcm17-19263.jpgA new report predicts the construction industry’s skills and knowledge needs up to 2020]]>09 November 20101289298660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/building-virtual-conference.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/building-virtual-conference.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills Deputy Chairman Judy Lowe was keen to encourage young people to think about a career in construction and the built environment last week, as she took part in a virtual...]]>08 November 20101289226660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-high-achievements.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-high-achievements.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-trainee-tn_tcm17-23161.jpgThe National Construction College (NCC), announced this week that its students had surpassed previous achievement rates, with 99% of all apprentices passing the Key and Functional Skills element of...]]>07 November 20101289127420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/equality.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/equality.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpgCompared with many sectors, Construction and Built Environment lags behind when it comes to having a balanced workforce. ]]>04 November 20101288893420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgThe National Construction College (NCC), Europe’s largest construction training provider, announced this week that its students had surpassed previous achievement rates, with 99% of all apprentices...]]>03 November 20101288781940tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/health.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/health.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgHealth and Safety remains a critical topic for construction and the built environment. ]]>03 November 20101288780980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/positiveimage.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/positiveimage.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/dewi-owen-tn_tcm17-23071.jpgHelping young people to learn new skills, which will set them up for a rewarding career in construction, is just one of the ways that CITB-ConstructionSkills invests employer funds.]]>01 November 20101288635420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nwcf-boost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nwcf-boost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nwcf-image-tn_tcm17-23063.jpgConstruction businesses in North Wales are receiving much-needed support thanks to the North Wales Construction Forum (NWCF)]]>01 November 20101288605600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/lep.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/lep.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark-farrar-beckton-park-50_tcm17-19385.jpgCITB-Construction Skills welcomed yesterday’s announcement of the creation of twenty-four new Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), with the publication of the Government White Paper “Local Growth:...]]>29 October 20101288349580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/onenewchange.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/onenewchange.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-th_tcm17-15160.jpgPrestigious 'One New Change' expected to be a hit with businesses and consumers]]>28 October 20101288262040tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon-on-deamand.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon-on-deamand.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgIf you missed the live viewing of the ‘Cut the Carbon’ webinar last week, you can now watch the session on-demand at Building magazine’s website.]]>28 October 20101288276500tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales-ed-workshops.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales-ed-workshops.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskill-logo-th_tcm17-17720.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills Wales will be hosting a free ‘Deconstructing the Barriers’ workshop for South West Wales construction businesses to help them manage discrimination and equality issues]]>28 October 20101288262100tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/employerfunds.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/employerfunds.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgSince January, we have been working with you to listen and understand what your priorities, and those of your members, are. ]]>25 October 20101288005780tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csr.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csr.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpg...but CITB-ConstructionSkills will continue to represent recession hit firms with Government]]>22 October 20101287763680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nas.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nas.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nas-th_tcm17-17864.jpgApprentices from the world of shopfitting and interior contracting have been honoured at the Autumn General Meeting of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS), held in London on the 6th October...]]>22 October 20101287770280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-new-courses-2011.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-new-courses-2011.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ncc-tn_tcm17-22949.jpgEurope’s largest construction training provider, the National Construction College (NCC), is to launch a new training programme for 2011, featuring six brand new courses for businesses to bolster...]]>22 October 20101287745080tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/conference.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/conference.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgThroughout the recent party conference season, senior CITB-ConstructionSkills staff have been busy meeting with key influencers from the three main political parties to discuss the issues that are...]]>22 October 20101287768840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ukrc-charter.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ukrc-charter.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills received its CEO Charter from the UKRC last week, further underlining our organisation’s commitment to promoting gender equality, key to helping industry to meet its...]]>19 October 20101287483360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-champion-recognised.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-champion-recognised.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/diploma-thumb_tcm17-10488.jpgA key supporter of the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (C&BE) , Bruce Boughton of affordable housing specialist Lovell is celebrating this month after he was awarded an Education and...]]>19 October 20101287482700tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/go-nuclear.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/go-nuclear.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgA partnership of CITB-Construction Skills, Imperial College London, Cogent Sector Skills Council and the Constructionarium, which is held at ConstructionSkills Norfolk NCC site, has received funding...]]>19 October 20101287484140tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-carbon-in-action.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-carbon-in-action.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpg'Cut the Carbon' in action]]>19 October 20101287507480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-carbon-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-carbon-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpg'Cut the Carbon' campaign launched to help SMEs prepare for industry-wide changes]]>19 October 20101287507480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-tn_tcm17-21256.gifAs the dust settles around the site of the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi, CITB-ConstructionSkills is working with Scottish partners to invest employer funds in local skills as a way to maximise...]]>19 October 20101287495120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpg‘Cut the Carbon’ campaign launched to help SMEs prepare for industry-wide changes]]>19 October 20101287507480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/merseyside-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/merseyside-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgLiverpool’s construction apprentices have been thrown a lifeline by a unique local partnership, which delivers alternative work placements for those who lost their work placement as a result of the...]]>18 October 20101287394500tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/levy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/levy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAfter an extensive consultation process, consensus federations that represent employers from across the industry have confirmed their continuing support for the CITB-ConstructionSkills levy/grant...]]>18 October 20101287394680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cabinet-office-our-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cabinet-office-our-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgOur response to the Cabinet Office NDPB announcement]]>14 October 20101287057600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/worldskills-comes-to-london.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/worldskills-comes-to-london.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/worldskills-london2010-tn_tcm17-22887.jpgNow that the excitement of this year’s SkillBuild final has died down, CITB-ConstructionSkills is urging everyone in the construction and built environment industry to put WorldSkills London 2011 in...]]>14 October 20101287060120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon-webinar.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon-webinar.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ctclogo2-tn_tcm17-22867.jpgHow up to speed are you on what the low carbon agenda means for your business ]]>13 October 20101286966760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/leps.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/leps.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark-farrar-beckton-park-50_tcm17-19385.jpgProposals put forward by Local Authorities on new Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) risk ignoring the importance of construction and the built environment and the sector’s training and skills needs...]]>13 October 20101286989320tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/sacfc-project-lauch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/sacfc-project-lauch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-th_tcm17-15160.jpgThe Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) launches its National Skills Academy for Construction Project (NSAfC) next Friday – in a UK first that will benefit hundreds of construction workers across the...]]>12 October 20101286881200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-track-undercarriage.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-track-undercarriage.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/plant-maint-training-tn_tcm17-22807.gifIn response to a recognised gap in the market the National Construction College (NCC), Europe’s largest construction training provider, has launched a new course to help improve the skills of those...]]>11 October 20101286791440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nas-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nas-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/fitout-award-tn_tcm17-22826.gifNorthern Ireland interior fit-out company McCue Fit-Out has scooped the coveted ‘Store Fit-Out Company of the Year’ and ‘Shopfitting Excellence’ accolades at the 2010 Retail Week Interior Awards. ]]>11 October 20101286803800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentices.aspx08 October 20101286555400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships.aspx05 October 20101286272560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/scottish-construction-cut-carbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/scottish-construction-cut-carbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/keith-brown-tn_tcm17-22090.gifThe Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning, Keith Brown MSP commended the timely call from ConstructionSkills to Scottish construction SMEs and retrofit companies to invest in future skills and...]]>30 September 20101285843560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/setting-the-record-straight.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/setting-the-record-straight.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgResponse to the FPDC article]]>30 September 20101285843800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/tuc-survey-invitation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/tuc-survey-invitation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprenticeships_tcm17-13764.jpgConstruction Employers can find out how their apprentices’ pay and conditions compare to the rest of the UK workforce, as well as making their voices heard on how apprentices can help your business by...]]>29 September 20101285774560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/telegraph-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/telegraph-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgResponse to Daily Telegraph article]]>24 September 20101285324980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/green-deal.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/green-deal.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgSkills body calls on Government to ensure the construction workforce has the right skills in place to meet the energy-efficiency challenge ahead.]]>23 September 20101285236240tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/coalition-lifeline.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/coalition-lifeline.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpgThe Coalition threw recession hit construction businesses a life line yesterday, as Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg announced plans to devolve actual financial powers and legislate to allow English...]]>21 September 20101285083420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ukcg-awards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ukcg-awards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills today announced that they will be sponsoring UKCG’s awards for the Apprenticeship of the Year and Company of the Year.]]>21 September 20101285078080tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/damian-green-stanhope.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/damian-green-stanhope.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-th_tcm17-15160.jpgDamian Green MP visits Stanhope]]>20 September 20101284998580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/dayinthelife-rohan-cheriyan.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/dayinthelife-rohan-cheriyan.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-th_tcm17-15160.jpgRohan Cheriyan, one of three Regional Performance Coordinators at CITB-ConstructionSkills, explains what a day in the life is like working for the National Skills Academy for Construction. ]]>16 September 20101284631500tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/youtcitbcs-voice-govt.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/youtcitbcs-voice-govt.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgWe have been taking steps to ensure that the voice of construction employers is heard and represented in parliament. ]]>14 September 20101284458700tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-skillbuild2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-skillbuild2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillbuild-v2-tn_tcm17-6195.gifConstruction trainees from the National Construction College (NCC), Europe’s largest construction training provider, battled it out last week at the UK final of Britain’s biggest construction skills...]]>14 September 20101284458700tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/citbcs-bqf-award.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/citbcs-bqf-award.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/bqf-logo-tn_tcm17-21825.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills shortlisted for the prestigious award for partnership development as part of the British Quality Foundation’s (BQF) Achievement Awards. ]]>10 September 20101284109200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-final-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-final-launch.aspx10 September 20101284109500tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/real-apprentice-winner.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/real-apprentice-winner.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/award-cup-tn_tcm17-21821.jpgWinner of Construction Youth Trust’s Real Apprentice competition announced]]>09 September 20101284048000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/value-changing-ind.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/value-changing-ind.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-tn_tcm17-21256.gifCITB-ConstructionSkills is working harder than ever with the industry to maximise the highest return for its investment, ensuring it has the right skills, in the right place and at the right time. ]]>08 September 20101283939880tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialist-apprentice-programmes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/specialist-apprentice-programmes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/specialist-apprentice-tn_tcm17-21274.gifAdditional Specialist Apprentice Programmes offered for 2010]]>07 September 20101283854200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/inspire-invest.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/inspire-invest.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/inspire-schol-tn_tcm17-21277.gifInvesting in a talented young person’s future as they start their university journey has many positive effects not only for the wider economy, but for your bottom line as a sponsor business. ]]>07 September 20101283854200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/positive-image-mark-farrar.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/positive-image-mark-farrar.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/positive-Image-awesome_tcm17-17229.gifWe’ve spent the last ten years recruiting on behalf of industry through our ‘Positive Image’ campaign]]>07 September 20101283854200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/firstcbedipquals.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/firstcbedipquals.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nick-gooderson2010-tn_tcm17-21282.gifNew figures show that more than 350 students have successfully achieved the Diploma in Construction and Built Environment (C&BE) qualification for 14 to 19 year olds. ]]>07 September 20101283871480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/real-apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/real-apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-tn_tcm17-21256.gifThe search to find South Wales’ top construction apprentice draws to a close this week with the winner securing a lucrative apprenticeship with a local city housing association. ]]>03 September 20101283504400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/top-awards-in-store-for-fitting-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/top-awards-in-store-for-fitting-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nas-th_tcm17-17864.jpgApprentices from the world of shopfitting and interior contracting are to be honoured at the October Meeting of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS). ]]>02 September 20101283418000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/signing-up-to-gender-equality.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/signing-up-to-gender-equality.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ceo-charter-50_tcm17-21236.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills pledges commitment to getting more women into science, engineering and technology]]>01 September 20101283331600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/low-carbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/low-carbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/misc-17-tn_tcm17-21231.gif'Cut the Carbon' campaign helping contractors prepare for a low-carbon future. ]]>31 August 20101283254080tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/firm-standard-of-success.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/firm-standard-of-success.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/iip-logo-tn_tcm17-21190.gifA construction company in Wales has achieved one of the highest standards for excellence with support from CITB-ConstructionSkills]]>24 August 20101282644600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/call-for-nominations.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/call-for-nominations.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-03_tcm17-3086.jpgBuilding firms are urged to put forward their finest apprentices for the chance to be crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ as part of the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2010.]]>21 August 20101282399800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-apprentice-program.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-apprentice-program.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people_09_tcm17-3083.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills will offer 10 new pilot Specialist Apprentice Programmes (SAPs) for learners during the second half of this year]]>20 August 20101282313400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-scaff-retrain.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-scaff-retrain.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/scaffold_04_tcm17-3129.jpgThe National Construction College (NCC) is urging scaffold inspectors who qualified before May 2007 to retrain, following new guidance from the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC).]]>06 August 20101281090900tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Learn-lessons-from-the-past.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/Learn-lessons-from-the-past.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskill-logo-th_tcm17-17720.jpg£6.8 billion public sector construction cuts could cause up to 68,000 job losses]]>27 July 20101280225520tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nhtg-secures-funding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nhtg-secures-funding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nhtg-logo-thumbnail_tcm17-4586.jpgThe National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) has been awarded the largest single amount of funding of the 54 successful projects in the new £17million Heritage Lottery Fund Skills for the Future...]]>14 June 20101276506000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/legacyofsirmichaelatham.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/legacyofsirmichaelatham.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Sir_Michael_tcm17-3071.jpgSir Michael Latham retired as chairman of ConstructionSkills on 31 March 2010. Here, he reflects on some of the landmarks of his eight year chairmanship…]]>03 June 20101275577440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/gov-commitment-apprenticeships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/gov-commitment-apprenticeships.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark-farrar-beckton-park-50_tcm17-19385.jpgConstructionSkills has welcomed the re-allocation of £150 million to fund 50,000 more apprenticeship places for SMEs.]]>26 May 20101274875200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionattheheartofeconomicrevival.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionattheheartofeconomicrevival.aspx18 May 20101274194680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fututre-proof-grants-scheme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/fututre-proof-grants-scheme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgAfter months of consultation with the industry, the CITB-ConstructionSkills Board has approved a new look Grants Scheme, which will provide £113m grant funding for businesses that train. ]]>12 May 20101273665600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/supply-for-the-demand.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/supply-for-the-demand.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprenticeships-50_tcm17-18868.jpgConstructionSkills calls on larger contractors to galvanise interest in apprenticeships through supply chain stimulation]]>09 April 20101270811760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cut-the-carbon.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/low-carbon-50_tcm17-18596.jpgA new Cut the Carbon publicity campaign is being planned by ConstructionSkills to raise awareness amongst SMEs and retrofit companies of the urgent need to invest in future skills.]]>31 March 20101270029180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skills-manifesto.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skills-manifesto.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skills_manifesto_50_tcm17-18630.jpgA new skills manifesto that calls for government support in boosting construction skills and helping employers to prepare for the upturn.]]>30 March 20101269946800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/simulation-centre.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/simulation-centre.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mike_Bialyj_tcm17-3065.jpgConstructionSkills signs deal to enhance simulation training opportunities ]]>26 March 20101269597000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/commitment-to-train.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/commitment-to-train.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskill-logo-th_tcm17-17720.jpgYesterday’s budget announcement to extend a guaranteed place in training for all 19-24 year olds who have been without a job for 6 months for an additional year (until March 2012) has been welcomed by...]]>25 March 20101269514800tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nvqs-are-here-to-stay.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nvqs-are-here-to-stay.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nickgooderson-50_tcm17-18554.jpgConstructionSkills successfully saves popular industry qualifications]]>23 March 20101269357840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/vocational-qualification-changes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/vocational-qualification-changes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nickgooderson-50_tcm17-18554.jpgNew website set to further increase employer involvement in vocational reform]]>15 March 20101268664180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/mastercrafts-top-of-the-schedule.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/mastercrafts-top-of-the-schedule.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mastercrafts50_tcm17-18298.jpgAs part of a BBC Two’s primetime Mastercrafts series (Friday nights – 9.00pm), a Suffolk-based roofer has helped propel the art of thatching to new heights, by competing for and winning the accolade...]]>05 March 20101267800000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/whyapprenticesaregoodforbusiness.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/whyapprenticesaregoodforbusiness.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprenticeship-image-50_tcm17-18467.jpgWhy apprentices are good for business]]>01 March 20101267452180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/m-and-s-new-sustainability-course.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/m-and-s-new-sustainability-course.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/MS_logo-50_tcm17-18261.jpgNew course to become a requirement for all M&S construction contractors]]>01 March 20101267462140tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/healthandsafetyandukcg.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/healthandsafetyandukcg.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-08_tcm17-3090.jpgThe National Construction College, the training division of ConstructionSkills, has two courses which can help site supervisors set the health and safety standard demanded on UK Construction Group ...]]>01 March 20101267442400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillbuild-v2-tn_tcm17-6195.gifThe UK’s most talented construction trainees will soon be representing their region in Britain’s biggest construction skills competition - SkillBuild 2010 - to prove they are the best in Britain.]]>17 February 20101266420300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-citb-constructionskills-chair.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-citb-constructionskills-chair.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/wates_james_50_tcm17-18199.jpgCaptain of industry, James Wates has been appointed as the new chairman of the Industry Training Board, CITB-ConstructionSkills, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced.]]>12 February 20101265982480tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritage-cscs.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritage-cscs.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cscs-logo-th_tcm17-18176.jpgSir Michael Latham joins with other industry partners to call for more craftspeople and building professionals in the built heritage sector to apply for CSCS cards.]]>09 February 20101265711520tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentices-are-good-for-business.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentices-are-good-for-business.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-28_tcm17-3110.jpgConstructionSkills to host interactive Webinar to discuss importance of apprenticeships to the construction industry]]>04 February 20101265295900tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csnoutputs2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csnoutputs2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csn-national-th_tcm17-13767.jpgNew figures from the Construction Skills Network forecast a slow return to growth for the construction sector for the 2010 to 2014 period]]>02 February 20101265068860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/beckton-park-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/beckton-park-launch.aspx02 February 20101265118000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ams-extended.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ams-extended.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-28_tcm17-3110.jpgConstructionSkills’ Apprenticeship Matching Service Extended]]>01 February 20101265025240tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/handstesttelephonenumberhasnowchanged.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/handstesttelephonenumberhasnowchanged.aspx31 January 20101264929600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/decisive-action-to-safeguard-skills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/decisive-action-to-safeguard-skills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark-farrar-bw-50_tcm17-18030.jpgThe next few years will be tough. The economic recession has had a significant impact on our industry and the recovery is likely to be gradual.]]>18 January 20101263813000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grants-scheme-changes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grants-scheme-changes.aspx18 January 20101263805200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/make-profitable-improvements.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/make-profitable-improvements.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/FMB-Logo-50_tcm17-16785.jpgThe Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Wales teamed up once again with ConstructionSkills and Construct Wales to help make six FMB member companies more profitable.]]>18 January 20101263810300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/severeweather.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/severeweather.aspx07 January 20101262863980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-2010.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/diploma-in-cbe-50_tcm17-18042.jpgThe Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has issued uptake figures for the Diploma in Construction & Built Environment. ]]>07 January 20101262863500tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillsfund-ce.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillsfund-ce.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgGeoff Russell has been appointed Chief Executive of the new Skills Funding Agency]]>05 January 20101262706300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/pbr-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/pbr-response.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark_farrar_tcm17-14682.jpgConstructionSkills has today issued a response to the Pre Budget Report (PBR) welcoming the raft of new measures that seek to support apprenticeships and small business.]]>14 December 20091260792000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skills-academy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skills-academy.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-th_tcm17-15160.jpgNEW guidance which aims to promote growth by creating jobs and boosting skills in communities is to be released. The announcement was made today by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills ...]]>03 December 20091259836740tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/licence-renewed.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/licence-renewed.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskill-logo-th_tcm17-17720.jpgConstructionSkills has been awarded a new five year licence to operate following a stringent government process to determine the value of Sector Skills Councils.]]>30 November 20091259582400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/shopfitters-card.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/shopfitters-card.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nas-th_tcm17-17864.jpgThe National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is to introduce a Shopfitter Competency Card to ensure that everyone in the sector can demonstrate the necessary level of competence, qualifications and...]]>27 November 20091259312400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/chief-construction-advisor.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/chief-construction-advisor.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgConstructionSkills’ Chief Executive Mark Farrar today welcomed the announcement that Paul Morrell OBE has been appointed to the position of Chief Construction Advisor (CCA), by the Department for...]]>26 November 20091259236500tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skills-white-paper.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skills-white-paper.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_tcm17-3061.jpgConstructionSkills welcomes the proposals set out in the Government’s Skills White Paper, particularly the strategy’s emphasis on delivering relevant quality skills, with real market value; something...]]>20 November 20091258715340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/besa.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/besa.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/young-people-th_tcm17-17704.jpgA number of Sector Skills Councils, including ConstructionSkills, universities, Professional Institutions, employers and other interested parties are working together to help Higher Education better...]]>11 November 20091257930000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grants-scheme-consultation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grants-scheme-consultation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/qng50_tcm17-16752.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has begun an extensive consultation process to canvas the views of the industry to find out what they think about the CITB-ConstructionSkills Grants Scheme and get them...]]>10 November 20091257843600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grant-scheme-consultation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grant-scheme-consultation.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/qng50_tcm17-16752.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills has begun an extensive consultation process to canvas the views of the industry to find out what they think about the CITB-ConstructionSkills Grants Scheme and get them...]]>10 November 20091257843600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/deputy-chairman.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/deputy-chairman.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Judy-Lowe-th_tcm17-17711.jpgConstructionSkills, the UK’s Sector Skills Council for construction, welcomes today’s announcement from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) that the new Deputy Chairman for the...]]>09 November 20091257784140tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/open-meeting-2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/open-meeting-2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Sir_Michael_3_tcm17-3953.jpgConstructionSkills held its annual Open Meeting in London yesterday, where construction industry leaders had the chance to hear from the Sector Skills Council about the future of the industry and the...]]>14 October 20091255538580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-final-09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild-final-09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillbuild-v2-tn_tcm17-6195.gifScotland’s top construction talent were joined today by MSP for Schools and Skills, Keith Brown, at South Lanarkshire College, East Kilbride to mark the launch of the final of Britain’s largest skills...]]>06 October 20091254841440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/east-awards-09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/east-awards-09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mattphoto-50_tcm17-17593.jpgAt a prize-giving ceremony held last night, at Radisson SAS Hotel, Stanstead, twelve businesses overcame stiff competition from hundreds of applicants to lift a coveted award. ]]>05 October 20091254761580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships-boost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships-boost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/hca-50_tcm17-17537.jpgThe Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and ConstructionSkills today announced today a joint employment drive to resume the training of hundreds of apprentices made redundant during the recession.]]>29 September 20091254218700tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/adopt-apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/adopt-apprentice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/A008-00101-50_tcm17-17249.jpgTogether, the Scottish Government and ConstructionSkills have launched a skills support package to help support the economy out of recession and back to economic growth. ]]>09 September 20091252496460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/eecta-2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/eecta-2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skills-awards-002-50_tcm17-17246.jpgLast chance to get your tickets for the East of England Construction Training Awards dinner, being held at the Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport on Thursday 1 October 2009.]]>09 September 20091252497600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/eastofenglandconstructiontrainingawards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/eastofenglandconstructiontrainingawards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skills-awards-002-50_tcm17-17246.jpgLast chance to get your tickets for the East of England Construction Training Awards dinner, being held at the Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport on Thursday 1 October 2009.]]>09 September 20091252497600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales-boost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/wales-boost.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/wales-picture-50_tcm17-17248.jpgRhodri Morgan, the First Minister for Wales and John Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Skills, joined ConstructionSkills in Wales’ Annual General Meeting in July to take part in a Question and Answer...]]>09 September 20091252495560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionindustryinwaleshasboostbygovernment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/constructionindustryinwaleshasboostbygovernment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/wales-picture-50_tcm17-17248.jpgRhodri Morgan, the First Minister for Wales and John Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Skills, joined ConstructionSkills in Wales’ Annual General Meeting in July to take part in a Question and Answer...]]>09 September 20091252495560tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/extra-funding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/extra-funding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-02_tcm17-3085.jpgConstructionSkills, the UK’s Sector Skills Council for construction, has today announced that it has successfully secured £1m of funding from the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to support...]]>11 August 20091249981200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/money-saving.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/money-saving.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/GE70009_tcm17-4529.jpgIn a bid to help construction firms stay safe and productive during the downturn, ConstructionSkills has launched a set of money-saving product bundles.]]>27 July 20091248708720tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cpcs-amends.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cpcs-amends.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/plant-02_tcm17-3114.jpgConstruction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) has announced industry-led changes to the CPCS scheme, to increase its flexibility whilst upholding strict quality standards.]]>16 July 20091247757840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/future-of-nvqs.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/future-of-nvqs.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/app-week-50_tcm17-13801.jpgIn a bid to modernise the current qualifications frameworks, the Government is set to implement a new qualifications and credit framework (QCF) from 2010, which will include replacing National...]]>15 July 20091247675520tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-students-march-on-parliament.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-students-march-on-parliament.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ncc-parliament-th_tcm17-16806.jpgIndustry and students unite in calling on Government to fund key specialist training centre]]>15 July 20091247664300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn-update.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/csn-update.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csn-report-th_tcm17-11058.jpgForecasts demonstrate retaining the industry’s skilled workforce has never been more important]]>10 July 20091247216460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/move-parliament.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/move-parliament.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/the-wining-group-th_tcm17-16769.jpgA radical design transforming an old brownfield site in Ashford into the location for an international Parliament building, has been chosen as the winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects’ ...]]>09 July 20091247148600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grant-scheme-changes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grant-scheme-changes.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Trainer-and-trainee-50_tcm17-6497.jpgChanges to the CITB-ConstructionSkills Grants Scheme have been agreed by the industry-led Board this week; to ensure the skills and training board can continue to pay grants to businesses as the...]]>08 July 20091247069220tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/hands-solution.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/hands-solution.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-35_tcm17-3958.jpgThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) last Tmonth launched its H&S Strategy for Great Britain with a mission to prevent death, injury and ill health in the workplace.]]>06 July 20091246896300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-on-hold.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-on-hold.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nccplan_tn_tcm17-11330.gifEssential funding to redevelop the National Construction College East (NCC East) – a major resource for the UK construction industry – is in serious doubt as the Learning and Skills Council today...]]>26 June 20091246031340tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentices-help.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentices-help.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Trainer-and-trainee-50_tcm17-6497.jpgConstructionSkills is advising employers across the country to continue to take on apprentices in order to remain competitive and be in the strongest possible position when the upturn begins.]]>15 June 20091245081420tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-programme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-programme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/edward_manion_th_tcm17-7360.jpg2,000 displaced apprentices renews future skills shortage risk]]>14 May 20091242291600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/recession-beating.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/recession-beating.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgThe economic downturn is setting some testing challenges for businesses and individuals alike.]]>27 April 20091240828680tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/awards-in-wales.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/awards-in-wales.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgThe key successes of the Welsh construction industry were honoured on Friday, March 6, at the fourth annual ‘Built on Success’ Awards, hosted by ConstructionSkills. ]]>24 April 20091240571400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/health-and-safety-dvd.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/health-and-safety-dvd.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/chrisoneil-Steeplejack-50_tcm17-15044.jpgNew film demonstrates the behavioural changes businesses need to make to reduce accidents]]>15 April 20091239805380tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ams-update.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ams-update.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgConstructionSkills has set up an Apprenticeship Matching Service (AMS) to help apprentices who risk being unable to complete their training because of the economic downturn. ]]>06 April 20091238976001tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/todays-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/todays-apprentices.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgConstructionSkills is working with many of our leading construction companies to encourage them to take on apprentices and to engage their supply chains in training them.]]>06 April 20091238976060tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ready-for-growth.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ready-for-growth.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgWhen times are tough and margins are tight, good leadership and management skills are vital to build businesses.]]>06 April 20091238976060tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-cbe-providers.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-cbe-providers.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/diploma2-thumb_tcm17-10489.jpgOver 1,100 employers now supporting the Diploma ]]>06 April 20091239031620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newham-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newham-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/logo-th_tcm17-15160.jpgLondon 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games facilities among those to benefit from additional skills]]>03 April 20091238756640tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/best-in-class.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/best-in-class.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillbuild-launch-th_tcm17-14945.jpgConstructionSkills launches Britain’s biggest skills competition, SkillBuild. Apprentices and trainees from across the UK will be battling it out to become this year’s best tradesperson and fly the...]]>31 March 20091238457601tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritage-vision.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritage-vision.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/heritage-50_tcm17-14911.jpgLeading organisations launch a shared commitment to promote the highest possible standards and best practice within our built heritage workforce.]]>31 March 20091238494380tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/young-engineers.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/young-engineers.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/hatsthrow-tn_tcm17-14902.jpgFive young students honoured by SCECTG at the National Construction College, Scotland]]>26 March 20091238076780tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cco.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cco.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark_farrar_tcm17-14682.jpgConstructionSkills response to the Chief Construction Officer discussion paper strongly recommends that the post must coordinate effort to put policies into practice, or risk losing the opportunity it...]]>26 March 20091238025601tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/health-and-safety-research.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/health-and-safety-research.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgResearch to understand the level of awareness and attitudes towards current health and safety regulations and procedures, and to find out why rules are too often broken.]]>20 March 20091237561740tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentice-action.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprentice-action.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgThe Apprenticeship Matching Service is working to ensure that vital skills are retained in the construction industry, despite the recession.]]>20 March 20091237562580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/graduates.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/graduates.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/news-article_tcm17-14966.jpgNew figures from the Construction Skills Network suggest a need to maintain the flow of young people.]]>16 March 20091237221240tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/welsh-awards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/welsh-awards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nigel-walker_tcm17-14889.jpgThe key successes of the Welsh construction industry were at the annual ‘Built on Success’ Awards, hosted by ConstructionSkills.]]>09 March 20091236601440tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/future-grants.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/future-grants.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/grant-th_tcm17-13927.gifAfter the industry-led Board opted to make changes that will ensure the Industry Training Board can continue to provide financial help and support to employers in these times of economic uncertainty.]]>03 March 20091236099120tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-plus.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-plus.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-02_tcm17-3085.jpgLaing O’Rourke today announced a significant overhaul of its apprenticeship programme to assist the economic recovery in UK construction. ]]>26 February 20091235660640tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/future-challenge.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/future-challenge.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/NCS_GREEN_th_tcm17-11526.jpgThe Edinburgh and Lothian Schools Construction Challenge (ELSCC) showcases talent]]>25 February 20091235562720tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-week-09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeship-week-09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/app-week-50_tcm17-13801.jpgTo mark National Apprenticeship Week (23rd to 27th February 2009) ConstructionSkills celebrated the 5,800 ConstructionSkills apprentices who successfully completed their apprenticeship last year and...]]>19 February 20091235056860tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-success.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-success.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CBE-50_tcm17-13802.jpgConstructionSkills is calling for young people, parents, educators, employers and local authorities from across England to join forces at The Lowry in Manchester on 16 March 2009 to celebrate the...]]>19 February 20091235056260tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/CSN2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/CSN2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csn-report-th_tcm17-11058.jpgNew data reveals continued demand for skills despite economic downturn]]>04 February 20091233758580tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/SB09dates.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/SB09dates.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Heather-Adgie-1_tcm17-13730.jpgEnter your apprentices in the competition to find Britain’s top trade talent]]>02 February 20091233590100tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-hands-plans.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/new-hands-plans.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/scaffold_05_tcm17-3130.jpg More workers die in construction than any other industry despite a fall in the number of fatalities from 77 to 72 in 2007/08. In order to help to continue driving down the number of accidents and...]]>27 January 20091233069840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grantrise.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grantrise.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-02_tcm17-3085.jpgEarly indications suggest 2008 was a record year for training, with £176m* paid out in CITB-ConstructionSkills Grants ]]>23 January 20091232701200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/highlevelskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/highlevelskills.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/DavidLammyBESA2_tcm17-13566.jpgConstruction and Built Environment employers and education experts come together to forge a way forward for the sector’s Higher Education offering. ]]>14 January 20091231932000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NAW09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NAW09.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-46_tcm17-3969.jpgThe drive to celebrate and encourage apprenticeships across all sectors continues next month with England’s second annual National Apprenticeship Week and ConstructionSkills are encouraging employers...]]>22 December 20081229953740tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/inspire2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/inspire2009.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-43_tcm17-3966.jpgConstruction employers are missing out on the top talent of the future – but there is still time to snap up a student.]]>12 December 20081229097000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritageawards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/heritageawards.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/PhotoAwebthumb_tcm17-13350.jpgYesterday the historically iconic Tower of London, built in part by William the Conqueror, played host to an awards ceremony to honour the built heritage sectors newest recruits whilst acknowledging...]]>10 December 20081228924620tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/20081208-apprentice-drive.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/20081208-apprentice-drive.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-64_tcm17-3987.jpgThe Government’s drive to create 7,000 new construction apprenticeships through procurement of new construction work over the next three years was welcomed today by ConstructionSkills.]]>08 December 20081228694400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cardsvatreduction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cardsvatreduction.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/vat-tn_tcm17-12996.gifFollowing the Government’s announcement that VAT will be cut from 17.5% to 15% for 13 months from 1 December 2008, ConstructionSkills is urging businesses to take account of the changes in the gross...]]>28 November 20081227830400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NETlaunch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NETlaunch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/James-and-Maria-thumb_tcm17-13394.jpgMark Farrar, chief executive of ConstructionSkills, yesterday launched a London-wide project that is helping those with disabilities, or long term health conditions, to get into work in the...]]>27 November 20081227800460tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncs-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncs-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ncs-1_tcm17-12925.jpgA fresh approach to National Construction Week was unveiled this week at events in London and the West Midlands, as ConstructionSkills launched Construction Showcase ]]>21 November 20081227225600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/london-strategy-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/london-strategy-launch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/ncs-5-th_tcm17-12945.jpgYesterday saw the launch of ConstructionSkills’ London Strategy, which will help ensure the skills and employment needs in the capital are met so the industry can deliver the high volume of major...]]>21 November 20081227225600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/teambuild08winners.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/teambuild08winners.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/thumb-teambuild_tcm17-13521.jpgYoung construction professionals solved a real-life design and construction challenge to scoop a £1,500 prize]]>14 November 20081226664660tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-east-redevelopment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncc-east-redevelopment.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/redevelop-thumb_tcm17-12621.gifThe National Construction College (NCC) has selected Morgan Ashurst as the preferred supplier to become the main contractor to deliver the redevelopment at NCC East’s campus in Bircham Newton through...]]>12 November 20081226486160tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild2008.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillbuild2008.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/skillbuild-v2-tn_tcm17-6195.gifNational final of Britain’s biggest skills competition ]]>22 October 20081224684360tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-employer-support.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diploma-employer-support.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CBE-Diploma-Logo-50_tcm17-4186.jpgEmployers are being urged by ConstructionSkills to sign up to the new Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (C&BE) during the Governments Gateway 3 process]]>20 October 20081224494760tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/showcase.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/showcase.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/alan_johnston_th_tcm17-7384.jpgNational Construction Week (NCW) is set to be relaunched as ConstructionShowcase. ]]>08 October 20081223477280tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncceastexhibition.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/ncceastexhibition.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/nccplan_tn_tcm17-11330.gifThe National Construction College public exhibition on 26th and 27th September 2008 for the local community to find out more about the proposals for the redevelopment of NCC East Bircham Newton site...]]>06 October 20081223305980tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/recognition-scheme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/recognition-scheme.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/rec_scheme1_tcm17-11252.jpgConstructionSkills launches Recognition Scheme to identify and reward partner businesses delivering the Diploma. ]]>26 September 20081222428540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/revisedcsn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/revisedcsn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/csn-report-th_tcm17-11058.jpgEconomic downturn halves the need for new staff – but construction output will still grow]]>17 September 20081221642000tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/clearinghouse.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/clearinghouse.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/apprentice-1-th_tcm17-11027.jpgThe Secretary of State for Skills, John Denham, has announced a series of measures to safeguard house building skills during the economic downturn]]>09 September 20081220970840tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NIoffice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NIoffice.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/through-the-keyhole-th_tcm17-11003.jpgEmployment 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.]]>04 September 20081220540100tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diplaunch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diplaunch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/diploma-thumb_tcm17-10488.jpgEd Balls launches Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment]]>03 September 20081220442900tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NCCScotland.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/NCCScotland.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/cskills_1629_th_tcm17-10957.jpg£3.8 million National Construction College centre opens at Inchinnan near Glasgow ]]>02 September 20081220358180tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/downturn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/downturn.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-09_tcm17-3091.jpgWith 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...]]>27 August 20081219827600tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships-broadened.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/apprenticeships-broadened.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-28_tcm17-3110.jpg 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...]]>20 August 20081219233540tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cic-chairman.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cic-chairman.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Keith-Clarke-50_tcm17-10184.jpgKeith Clarke has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Construction Industry Council. ]]>31 July 20081217462400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cskills_chief_exec.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/cskills_chief_exec.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgMark Farrar has been confirmed as the new ConstructionSkills Chief Executive who will take over from Peter Lobban when he retires in August 2008. ]]>22 May 20081211414400tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diplomaplaces.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/diplomaplaces.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/people-20_tcm17-3102.jpgMore than 8,300 new Construction and Built Environment Diploma places are made available across the country]]>20 March 20081206024300tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillspledge.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/skillspledge.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/David-Lammy-3-th_tcm17-5827.jpgMore than 1,000 employers signed up ]]>05 March 20081204728960tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/news1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/news1.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/th-1_tcm17-1917.jpgEmployers are being urged by ConstructionSkills to sign up to the new 14-19 Construction and Built Environment (C&BE) Diploma as the Government opens 'Gateway 2', the latest window in which companies...]]>28 November 20071196262960tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nccfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/nccfunding.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/BirchamArialView_tcm17-5300.jpgLSC approves funding in principle]]>21 October 20071192979160tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grantsschemegoeslive.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/grantsschemegoeslive.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CITB-ConstructionSkills-50_tcm17-18028.jpgCITB-ConstructionSkills’ 2011/2012 Grants Scheme is now live following modifications to the scheme which not only makes the application process simpler for businesses, but offers them further...]]>05 August 20111312558320tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendealtrainingfund.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendealtrainingfund.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/Mark_Farrar_2_tcm17-3062.jpgA £2.5 million training fund to equip hundreds of workers with Green Deal skills has been announced today – giving a major boost to construction firms looking to take advantage of the scheme.]]>08 March 20121331197200tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/student-award.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/student-award.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/CBE-Diploma-Logo-50_tcm17-4186.jpgA talented Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (C&BE) student will be rewarded with a £1,000 prize for their hard work and achievements at this year’s Construction Manager of the Year...]]>02 June 20101275474900tcm:17-3433-4http://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendealresearch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/aboutus/newsandevents/news/greendealresearch.aspxhttp://www.cskills.org/uploads/mark-farrar-bw-50_tcm17-18030.jpgTHE scale of the challenge to upskill and accredit the workforce and training providers in time for the Green Deal cannot be under-estimated – but SMEs can profit from the scheme, new research has...]]>06 March 20121331034420