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22 December 2008
ConstructionSkills urges the sector to celebrate its achievements during National Apprenticeship Week on 23-27th February 2009
The 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...
12 December 2008
Snap up your stars of the future
Construction employers are missing out on the top talent of the future – but there is still time to snap up a student.
10 December 2008
Troubled built heritage sector honours much-needed fresh blood
Yesterday 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...
08 December 2008
ConstructionSkills welcomes Government apprentice drive but warns employers need incentives too
The 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.
28 November 2008
CSCS and CISRS cards VAT reduction
Following 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...
27 November 2008
Mark Farrar launches groundbreaking project at Thames Gateway Forum
Mark 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...
21 November 2008
ConstructionSkills announces London Strategy to respond to capital’s employment and skills challenges
Yesterday 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 2008
New industry wide scheme to showcase construction talent
A fresh approach to National Construction Week was unveiled this week at events in London and the West Midlands, as ConstructionSkills launched Construction Showcase
12 November 2008
NCC Selects Morgan Ashurst for its £26m East Redevelopment
The 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...
22 October 2008
Finding Britain's Building Idol
National final of Britain’s biggest skills competition