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    Webinar demand goes through the roof for Ultraframe

    Ultraframe reports growing demand for its training webinars with the latest, focussing on its Ultraroof tiled roof system attracting a record number of 75 attendees. Marketing Director Alex Hewitt said: “Our webinar programme was launched...

    GAI ready to enrol for diploma

    Enrolment is now open for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers certificate and diploma in architectural ironmongery. The Guild’s education programme is offering a Certificate in Architectural Hardware as a self-led, online course and examination in...

    £10,000prize in search for top apprentice

    Prizes worth up to £10,000 are up for grabs in the seventh annual Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition, with entries invited until Feb 21. Top prize includes £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 training budget and £2,000...

    Deceuninck UK gains Investors In People Silver

    Deceuninck UK has been awarded Investors In People (IIP) Silver in recognition of its efforts to reward and support its workforce. Awarded with a Bronze IIP accreditation in 2019, The company says it has taken steps...

    CLF introduces new CPD courses

    The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has developed a new suite of free-to-use continuing professional development (CPD) modules on  Digital construction, net zero and retrofitting Working with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), formerly the...

    GGF launches first glazing specific IOSH training

    The Glass and Glazing Federation Training Academy has introduced an industry specific training course, ‘Managing Safely in the Glass & Glazing Industry’ that has been developed in collaboration with the Institution of Occupational Safety...

    Pennine teaches a ‘new way’ of selling with £150,000 academy launch

    Conservatory Outlet retail branch Pennine Home improvements has invested over £150,000 in launching the Pennine Way Sales Academy to educate its sales staff in ‘a new way of dealing with customers’. The company’s salespeople at...

    Search for top apprentice 2023

    The search is now on to discover the best and brightest trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland with the ninth Screwfix Trade Apprentice awards.  The 2023 champion will receive the title and a trade...

    Skills body calls for industry mentors to support newcomers

    A call has gone out for mentors to help and support young people coming into fenestration and to encourage others to join. The Building Our Skills body is aiming to set up a mentoring group...

    GGF sees first steps on skills pathway

    The first candidates have begun on the new Glass and Glazing Federation Skilled Pathways Scheme as the body sets out to beat Government targets for recruitment in the industry. “The Government’s objective to achieve net...