Apprenticeship schemes have always been integral to Novus Property Solutions; the company’s current chairman and managing director both started out as apprentices. The schemes, which have been running for over 75 years, have been described as “fantastic opportunities for young people with the right attitude and potential to build a career” by Glen Speight. Glen[…]

Youthbuild UK address the issues of youth unemployment and construction industry skills gap with Building Pathways event Building Pathways event sponsored by Toolstation Youthbuild UK held a Building Pathways event recently and young people spoke about how their lives had been transformed by opportunities to work in the construction industry’ Encourage younger generation into the[…]

Youthbuild UK address the issues of youth unemployment and construction industry skills gap with Building Pathways event Building Pathways event sponsored by Toolstation Youthbuild UK held a Building Pathways event recently and young people spoke about how their lives had been transformed by opportunities to work in the construction industry’ Encourage younger generation into the[…]

Schlüter-Systems created the new job roles in light of the recent growth in demand for its products With over 10,000 products in its growing range, Schlüter-Systems created the new jobs to ensure that its team continues to offer attentive customer service. The new position of Marketing Communications Coordinator has been filled by Alex Lambert whilst[…]

Schlüter-Systems created the new job roles in light of the recent growth in demand for its products With over 10,000 products in its growing range, Schlüter-Systems created the new jobs to ensure that its team continues to offer attentive customer service. The new position of Marketing Communications Coordinator has been filled by Alex Lambert whilst[…]

Schlanduuml;ter-Systems created the new job roles in light of the recent growth in demand for its products With over 10,000 products in its growing range, Schlanduuml;ter-Systems created the new jobs to ensure that its team continues to offer attentive customer service. The new position of Marketing Communications Coordinator has been filled by Alex Lambert whilst[…]

The BDA visited York College for one of its #LOVEBRICK roadshow events. The company is currently developing the programme for 2015 Many companies are unwilling to commit to the lengthy apprenticeship training programme that is required to train the new generation of workers. In a recent proposal, Ed Miliband aims to tackle this by encouraging[…]

Following the publication of a report by Manpower, a news story broke recently about the shortfall of skilled workers within the UK construction industry. One of the main issues reported was the fact some British companies are having to hire Portuguese bricklayers to meet demand, paying them wages of up to £200 a day –[…]