Burnham unveils technical education pathways to boost vocational learning

Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to introduce new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds The post Burnham unveils technical education pathways to boost vocational learning appeared first on Construction Management.

Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair Before It Breaks Down

The post Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair Before It Breaks Down appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Kirkland winters can put your heating system to the test, and a furnace problem can quickly turn a comfortable home into a stressful situation. The good news? Most furnace failures don’t happen without warning. Strange noises, uneven heating, rising energy bills, and frequent cycling are often early signs that something is wrong. By learning what […]

The Skills Gap Solution: Why Apprenticeships Are the Answer

The skills gap continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing employers across the UK. Businesses are finding it harder to recruit people with the right combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and workplace skills.

Tower of London unveils once-in-a-generation learning transformation

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the independent charity that cares for the Tower of London, has unveiled plans for a once-in-a-generation transformation of learning and community spaces at the world-famous site. As a powerful fortress, a royal palace and an infamous prison, the Tower of London has helped shape Britain’s story for nearly 1,000 years. Now, […] The post Tower of London unveils once-in-a-generation learning transformation appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

New Scottish housing agency needs independent oversight to work properly, says CIOB

The Scottish government must embed policy learning and evaluation in the new agency to ensure it’s working. The post New Scottish housing agency needs independent oversight to work properly, says CIOB appeared first on Construction Management.

Big Think - Are robots really taking our jobs - Jamie Merisotis, 13042022

Are the robots coming for our jobs? Not for those with the training and skills needed in today’s economy. And in nearly all cases, that means the people with education beyond high school. This video touches on how jobs and roles will evolve in a changing workplace and how eduction and training will need to respond and assist in meeting the new demands

5 Ways to Stand Out as a Contractor

Over the years we've learnt how to make ourselves stand out from the competition and we wanted to share our tips and tricks. It's not rocket science but sometimes seeing it all laid out can really help. If you have any other tips that you would add to the list I'd love to hear them too!

The water in the mix - The Bare Essentials of Concrete - Part 5

Learning outcomes: - How concrete changes over time and the importance of curing - The role water plays in strength and workability of concrete

Designing the Hybrid Office - Published by Harvard Business Review

From workplace to culture space, the office as a social anchor?

What is the role of a mechanical engineer in construction site of any building, factory etc?