New skills partnerships unveiled in CITB business plan

The Construction Industry Training Board is to launch four more sector-specific skills partnerships, including one for repairs & maintenance, it announced today in its 2024-25 business plan. The new sector plans, designed to support employers’ training needs, will cover repairs & maintenance and the commercial,… The post New skills partnerships unveiled in CITB business plan appeared first on Construction News.

CITB boss urges big firms to step up on skills

Larger contractors must shoulder a bigger share of efforts to solve the construction industry’s skills gap, according to the boss of the sector’s training board. Speaking at a parliamentary reception yesterday, Tim Balcon, chief executive of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), said that it… The post CITB boss urges big firms to step up on skills appeared first on Construction News.

Biden urged to prioritise construction training and legal immigration as vacancies soar

Amid ongoing labour shortages in the booming US construction market, employers body the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has urged the federal government to “narrow the substantial gap” between… The post Biden urged to prioritise construction training and legal immigration as vacancies soar appeared first on Global Construction Review.

How the BCITO’s construction management qualification helped upskill a now sought-after mentor

Project manager Jasmin Lawrence understands the importance of upskilling. In 2023, she started her Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) Level 5 qualification with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), wanting to gain a formal qualification to add to her hands-on experience. She’s now a sought-after mentor, getting noticed within and […] The post How the BCITO’s construction management qualification helped upskill a now sought-after mentor appeared first on Building Today.

Five new trustees join CITB board

Five new voluntary trustees have joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), each of whom will serve a four-year term. The post Five new trustees join CITB board appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

JCT 2016 Design and build a practical usage training presentation

Practical use of this JCT contract

CIPS - The CIPS Contract Management Cycle, 25022021

In this podcast from CIPS you will hear Colin Linton (FCIPS) present what contract management is, why it is important, and a more in-depth look at the CIPS Contract Management Cycle phases and their application.

CIPS - Improving Contract Management Skills: Applying Contract Leadership

In this CIPS video, guest Colin Linton highlights from his research the (top 10) keys skills required by highly effective Contract Managers. He also queries if organisations' existing tried and tested tools within their toolkit work

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

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

Is the UK apprenticeship levy fit for purpose?

What practical training are you providing new entrants to the industry?

GATEWAY COMMUNITY TRAINING CIC

Gateway Community Training is a non-for-profit CIC (“GCTCIC”) delivering training to ex-offenders to empower them with the knowledge that shapes and directs their business pathways. GCTCIC also offers training opportunities to other key groups that face barriers to mainstream employment, including those who self-identify within the Black and Ethnic Minority (“BAME”) demographic who are furthest from the labour market; as well as low achieving school leavers; and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder/ Condition. It also supports community centre’s that are seeking out practical education solutions. (USP) is for young people to be economically self-sufficient and develop long life career plans and safer productive futures.

GVE Commercial Solutions

GVE Commercial Solutions Limited, along with GVE Commercial Solutions (Building) Limited are a collaboration of construction and contract consultant companies collectively known as GVE Commercial Solutions. We deliver commercial and contractual support throughout contract lifespans together with a range of QS services to tier 1 contractors and specialist subcontractors in construction and civil engineering. GVE Commercial Solutions provides services to clients in the building, rail and road, piling, marine, ports and waterways, steel, and energy and utilities sectors. We provide: • Quantity surveying • Commercial management and contract administration • Programming/planning • Expert contract advice • Dispute resolution • NEC and JCT contractual training

Genuine Training

Since 2015, Genuine Training has been recognized as one of the top Construction training and recruitment companies in London, training Construction professionals and providing CSCS card training. We've trained different construction professionals and booked people for their CSCS card test giving them the skills and compentency to do the job. Within a few weeks after people completing our courses we've found them employment paying them a comfortable salary. If you're interested in changing your life for the better than feel free to contact us to discuss your training and employment.

Prime Consultancy Group

2020Consult Ltd

2020Consult provides claims and dispute resolution services. We act as Quantum Experts and delay analysts. We pride ourselves on our ability to find resolutions to disputes, based on an honest and independent view of your entitlements. In addition we provide and contracts and commercial management to contractors and employer organisation. our training packages cover all of these aspects and are tailored to suit a clients requirements.