When Jo initially applied to the C&P Training centre to do the CompEx Ex01 to Ex04 Gas and Vapours course she was working as a domestic electrician for several years and wanted to upgrade her skills and potential earnings by taking the industry recognised CompEx course which enables industrial electricians to work in potentially explosive…
A more diverse construction workforce is at the heart of a new equity and inclusion plan launched in Scotland to give the building industry access to a wider talent pool and tackle labour shortfalls. Currently, women account for 2.7 per cent of Scotland’s modern apprenticeships and makeup 15.4 per cent of the workforce with a…
“Transformational change” is needed across the construction industry to prepare for the challenges of net zero, Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee told guests of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. In a keynote speech to an event hosted by the campaigning body, Mr McKee also highlighted the importance of a shared vision between Holyrood and…
Hardworking London tradespeople will have the chance to win a £1,000 jackpot and ease the burden of the cost of living crisis, thanks to a special October campaign by Leyland SDM. Leading materials supplier Leyland SDM is offering tradespeople an instant prize whenever they spend £75 or more on Freebie Fridays while stocking up on…
Klima-Therm has won the Heat Pump Product of the Year category in this year’s prestigious HVR Awards. The accolade, awarded for the pioneering Engie Refrigeration Spectrum Water heat pump supplied by Klima-Therm, recognises the ultra-high efficiency product’s ability to offer outstanding energy efficiency, superb operational reliability, and the highest possible quality thanks to a combination of innovative components…
Leading Awarding Organisation, LCL Awards, took first place in the ‘Training Initiative of the Year’ category at the 2022 HVR Awards. A voted for category, LCL Awards won with its Inclusivity Charter, which encourages approved centres to promote respectful behaviour and flexible course delivery so more people can access training in the building services sector….
All businesses can benefit from streamlining their workflows, as this can make a big difference to the success of the business. Streamlining workflows can improve efficiency, make work easier for your employees and increase your output. Overall, this can help the business to achieve higher levels of success while also reducing the chance of encountering…
Armorduct, a specialist manufacturer of cable management systems, has expanded into a new 24,500 sq ft distribution centre in Kingswingford, West Midlands. The building adds to Armorduct’s two manufacturing facilities in the West Midlands and will become the company’s new head office. Armorduct is investing £250,000 in the fitout of the distribution centre, which will…
The United Kingdom possesses one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world, largely because the UK government permitted the use of asbestos long after other countries outlawed the mineral’s use. Electricians are exposed to asbestos when repairing existing wiring in structures constructed when asbestos building materials were widely used. Repetitive and extended exposure…
A construction industry professional who has worked tirelessly for better conditions across the sector has been recognised for his remarkable career with the Lifetime Achievement Award by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. Len Bunton, FRICS, FCIArb, Hon FRIAS was honoured by the campaigning body at the recent SELECT President’s Lunch, sponsored by Electrium, at…