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...
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...
Rooflight workshop goes online
HOWELLS PATENT GLAZING has introduced a new basic online version of its GQA approved Rooflight Familiarisation Workshop launched earlier this year.
The online workshop examines elements of the complete practical workshop and contains assembly and installation...
BM returns to face-to-face LogiKal training
BM Aluminium is returning to in person training for users of its LogiKal software after almost three years of remote and online support.
Regular sessions are again taking place in the dedicated training space at...
Sixth-formers learn of the history and role of Shelforce
Sixth form students gained an insight into both the glazing industry and the special role of disability employer Shelforce when its business manager Howard Trotter gave them an inspirational talk on the workings and...
Fredericks signs up to BOS
John Fredericks has joined Building Our Skills - Making Fenestration, Glass and Glazing a Career of Choice.
BOS partnerships manager Mark Handley said: “We’re very proud to have such a key organisation join us. The...
Industry needs more apprentices – survey
More than three quarters (78%) of UK tradespeople say it is crucial that the industry recruits more apprentices, according to a new survey conducted by roof window manufacturer Dakea.
Almost as many (74%) believe there...
Mayor praises Conservatory Outlet for apprentice support
Conservatory Outlet has been praised by the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin for its commitment to industry and offering job opportunities for local young people.
Her comments came after she toured the manufacturer’s Wakefield factory...
Tradespeople call for more action to recruit apprentices – survey
An overwhelming majority of tradespeople (92%) say more should be done to encourage young people to take up a trade, according to a new survey.
At the same time, only 12% of employers say they...
Apprenticeship leads to job hope for Violeta
Hardware supplier Kenrick has recruited Violeta Marcu, 17, as its fourth apprentice in a bid to help address the industry’s skills shortage and encourage more people into a career in fenestration.
Violeta joined as part...
