Mega Projects spell mega problems: grappling with the looming talent shortage

The UK’s civil engineering industry is facing a skills shortage that will make the 2007 ‘War for Talent’ look like a water fight. The post Mega Projects spell mega problems: grappling with the looming talent shortage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales

MOBIE is launching free workshops in home design, sustainable development and green skills to primary and secondary schools in South and West Wales. The post MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

CSCS appoints Janet Paraskeva as new board chair

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has appointed Dame Janet Paraskeva as the new chair of its board with effect from 1 May. The post CSCS appoints Janet Paraskeva as new board chair appeared first on Construction Management.

Assorted Skills + Talents* lodges plans for £60m Castle Douglas holiday park

The Architects’ JournalAssorted Skills + Talents* lodges plans for £60m Castle Douglas holiday park Assorted Skills + Talents* has submitted plans to build a £60 million holiday park featuring more than 400 pre-fab, timber-frame lodges on a former dairy farm in Scotland The post Assorted Skills + Talents* lodges plans for £60m Castle Douglas holiday park appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRichard Waite

Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan paves the way for a flourishing future

Juliet Smithson is the head of employer engagement and delivery in England at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Juliet directs CITB’s work to shape the Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan, as well as leading regional engagement teams to ensure that employers are aware of, and engaged with, CITB’s Levy-funded products and services. The post Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan paves the way for a flourishing future appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

IOSH - Leadership - Future Leaders, Development of power skills 21112023

This IOSH video discusses the development of leadership skills for Health and Safety professionals. Alex Burbidge provides key insights into how you can develop your leadership skills and become a trusted advisor in your organisation. The vidoe also covers how to get feedback on your skills, identify areas to improve and the benefits of finding out more about your organisation’s functions so that you can play a key role in conversations

IES - 'Net zero' skills: why, when, who, what, and how, 23062021

This IES webinar provides an introduction to the kinds of skills we need to support a transition to 'net zero' carbon emissions, placing the need for skills transition in the context of transformative change, just transition, and lifelong learning (Also attached are CITB reports about building skills for Net Zero)

BE-ST - Getting Education Modernised - Embracing Modular Innovations in Construction, 10102022

Hear from the project partners behind EMIC GEM, a pan European project to modernise the delivery of off-site and modular construction vocational education & training (VET) course materials. [Also, attached below is a PDF copy of the 'EMIC GEM' paper "Competency Framework for Offsite and Modular Construction"] www.emic-gem.eu

Construction Health & Safety Officer Career Guide

Career guide for anyone considering a career as a Construction Health & Safety Officer

Crossrail Apprenticeship Programme: leaving a lasting skills legacy

Crossrail is much more than a railway; it is about leaving a lasting skills legacy to help the UK deliver the projects of the future. This would not be possible without the support and commitment from our apprentices and contractors and the record number of nominations shows their hard work and success is recognised across the industry.

As a Contractor how do you decide where to direct your sector skillset capabilities and marketing focus?

How will the industry improve the skills short?

What are the key responsibilities and skills required for a successful career in construction management?

What is the best way to utilize my skills in safety and medical services?