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Piloting the Deployment of ISO18404 in the Construction Sector
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses, Leadership and management, Small employer support
Project lead:
Gilbert and Goode
Amount awarded:
£151,208
Project summary:

The project will develop a programme to accredit organisations in the British Standards Institution ISO18404 for Lean Construction. 

One organisation will receive the accreditation and a best practice case study will be developed to support other employers through the process.

After the project, one employer will become accredited in the ISO Lean Construction standard. Another will have undertaken training so they have the ability to do so. The guidance and training materials used to achieve this will be made available to industry so that other employers can go on the same journey and achieve accreditation.

Productivity - reducing rework - Berkeley Group (commission)
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Berkeley Group
Amount awarded:
£103,890
Project summary:

The project will increase productivity by reducing the errors and defects that cause rework. Modules and e-learning will be developed and piloted that will deliver collaborative planning processes at design interface of projects. To make the project scalable, set of train the trainer resources will be produced.

Research will identify and recommend ways of measuring the rate errors and defects. This will help to set out an industry baseline to measure any future impact on productivity.

After the project, the course modules and teaching resources will be made freely available to industry and be eligible for short-duration grant funding. Guidance on how to implement the training with their partner modules for the other two 'Get it right' projects to deliver change on a project or in an organisation. Guidance will explain how to deliver training, when and with which roles.

Productivity - reducing rework - FMB (commission)
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Federation of Master Builders
Amount awarded:
£127,952
Project summary:

The project will increase productivity by reducing the errors and defects that cause rework. A new L5 qualification will be developed and rolled out on Energy Efficiency in Retrofit Project Management. This will help to set out an industry baseline to measure any future impact on productivity.

After the project, the qualification will be published online and available either as a face to face module or by means of e-learning.

Productivity - reducing rework - Kier (commission)
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Kier Construction Ltd
Amount awarded:
£94,340
Project summary:

The project will increase productivity by reducing the errors and defects that cause rework. Modules and e-learning will be developed and piloted that will deliver a ‘right first time’ culture at leadership level of organisations. To make the project scalable, set of train the trainer resources will be produced.

Research will identify and recommend ways of measuring the rate errors and defects. This will help to set out an industry baseline to measure any future impact on productivity.

After the project, the course modules and teaching resources will be made freely available to industry and be eligible for short-duration grant funding. Guidance on how to implement the training with their partner modules for the other two 'Get it right' projects to deliver change on a project or in an organisation. Guidance will explain how to deliver training, when and with which roles.

Productivity - reducing rework - Vinci PLC (commission)
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, Small employer support, New qualifications and courses, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Vinci PLC
Amount awarded:
£115,945
Project summary:

The project will increase productivity by reducing the errors and defects that cause rework. Modules and e-learning will be developed and piloted that will deliver ‘right first time’ behaviours at operational level of organisations. To make the project scalable, set of train the trainer resources will be produced.

Research will identify and recommend ways of measuring the rate errors and defects. This will help to set out an industry baseline to measure any future impact on productivity.

After the project, the course modules and teaching resources will be made freely available to industry and be eligible for short-duration grant funding. Guidance on how to implement the training with their partner modules from the other two 'Get it right' projects to deliver change on a project or in an organisation. Guidance will explain how to deliver training, when and with which roles.

Woodworking Centres of Excellence
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
New qualifications and courses, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Digital and new technology, Leadership and management, Productivity and new ways of working
Project lead:
British Woodworking Federation
Amount awarded:
£58,670
Project summary:

The project will develop a network of Centres of Excellence across the UK to support training in Joinery, Shop-fitting and Interior Contracting  using new apprenticeship standards as the bedrock Using this network  to ensure all units can be offered and ensuring curriculums are up to date and standardised by providing ‘bolt-on’ modules.

After the project more wood workers will have the skills to operate CNC machinery, and the capacity for further people to upskill will be increased through the network of centres of excellence.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (Phase 3)
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Learning resources, Sectors and roles, New qualifications and courses, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Amount awarded:
£751,442
Project summary:

The project will build individual, organisational and industry knowledge of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in the workplace. This product can also be used as a catalyst to achieve cultural change. This will be achieved through the development of FIR training resources, upskilling of FIR ambassadors, managing a network of training and delivery workshops, building a sustainable funding model which will support the continuation of this project when the funding period ends.

Master Ground Worker Programme
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
NATTA Building Company Ltd
Amount awarded:
£61,885
Project summary:

The project will pilot and test a programme of training which will instil the latest technical and practical skills in the ground working sector, an area which is increasingly focussing on environmental and technical concerns. It will develop and deliver a L2 / L3 pilot Master Ground Working training programme that incorporates and expands on core components of Level 2 Programme in Civils Framework & L3 Machinery Maintenance with essential additional courses and qualifications needed for an up to date Ground worker role.

Rail engineering and technical upskilling programme
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
BCM Construction Ltd.
Amount awarded:
£41,900
Project summary:

The rail network is undergoing a significant upgrade investment in rail way lines which has increased the demands for skilled workers across the sector. The project will provide additional training for the existing workforce .

The purpose is to renew and / or gain a Sentinel proof of competency card to develop competent rail technical engineers. The project will deliver a blend of training initiatives, upskilling and enabling employees to undertake complex Engineering and Technical roles.

The aim is to improve employee retention and increase the pool of talent within the sector, along with enhancing employee skills and providing them with transferable qualifications.

Sherford Skills
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
Taylor Wimpey (Exeter)
Amount awarded:
£262,050
Project summary:

The project will deliver a range of training and development interventions. The aim of this project is to deliver skills to construction firms working on Sherford Town which is being built outside Plymouth. This new town build is putting pressure on traditional house-building occupations in the area.

It requires specific skills due to the specialist building techniques being used on the site. These specialist skills include: English Bond Bricklaying, Traditional roofing Styles, Sash Windows, Dry Lining and Sealant operatives.

After the project, the local workforce will have been skilled to deliver the unique construction methods required to deliver a keystone regional project. Ex-military will have been given a pathway into construction and the opportunity to secure work.