‘Daylight, health and well-being’ in new learning module
Natural daylight, and its role in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity, is the subject of a new RIBA-approved learning module from internal glass specialist Indeglås, ‘Daylight Transfer – a Guide to the Design Approach,...
BOS unveils action plan for engagement and upskilling
Building Our Skills has launched its action plan for the next twelve months, including a focus on wider engagement with educators and the creation of an employers’ forum.
The 22/23 plan will also showcase the...
‘As you were’ for window workers after CSCS card cancellation plan
Fenestration businesses have been assured that they will not be affected by the imminent cancellation of around 60,000 IA (Industry Accreditation) cards for site workers.
Concerns were raised in the industry following yesterday’s announcement by...
Conservatory Outlet Expands its Training Academy with a Further £100,000 Investment.
Conservatory Outlet has invested a further £100,000 in to extending its Training Academy including the addition of new courses.
The programme, launched last year, aims to equip professionals from across its retail
To date, more than...
BOS looks to family values for career initiative
Building Our Skills has formally launched its ‘Career Families’ initiative.
The nine ‘families’ together encompass over 100 individual roles, showing career progression opportunities, training, qualifications and how students can start out on their career journeys...
Endurance Academy launched
Endurance Doors has launched the Endurance Academy, a new initiative offering a free, one day course at the brand’s showroom in Brigg, North Lincolnshire.
It covers a variety of topics including how to conduct more...
Claire and Charlotte gain L2 for customer service
Hurst Doors is celebrating two of its team gaining their Level 2 Diplomas in Customer Service.
Claire Gilbert, of the Aftercare Team, and Business Support Assistant Charlotte Towle both completed the course in under 12...
BOS delivers 60 newcomers with joint funding
Building Our Skills has completed its commitment to train 60 fenestration newcomers using funding from the Midlands Energy Hub and BEIS.
The practical training course is three days of tuition incorporating one day online and...
NVQ3 for ‘inspirational’ Katherine
GQA Qualifications and its approved centre, Absolute Training Solutions, have described Katherine Walton as ‘inspirational’ and a true ‘rising star of the fenestration industry’, after they supported her in the achievement of a Level...
New Arrone how-to videos
Arrone has issued a new series of step-by-step videos for installing door hardware, with information and guidance on the installation and maintenance of the AR1500 door closer, AR880 single panic bolt and AR915 mortice...
