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Vistry becomes the first major housebuilder to join the Prisoners Building Homes initiative, hiring serving prisoners at its Warrington timber plant.
The Chartered Institute of Building has submitted evidence to shape the UK government's upcoming Professions Strategy, set for release in Spring 2027.
Andy Burnham calls for equal recognition of construction hard hats and university degrees to help fix the UK trade skills and housing crisis.
An insulation specialist has welcomed new technical training programs for teenagers to help address skills shortages in UK construction.
Insulation specialist Actis supports plans to offer technical training routes to 14-year-olds to help tackle UK trade skills shortages.
Dimplex launches a dedicated training facility in Leeds to deliver hands-on instruction on low-carbon heating technologies and updated standards.
Super Rod brings together electrical testers and industry partners in Worcester for its inaugural Elite Testers Conference.
Smart Energy Training opens a new centre in Stourbridge, offering upskilling in heat pumps and green heating techs for West Midlands trades.
Recent heatwaves highlight growing demand for domestic air conditioning. Heating engineers can expand into AC, but F-Gas regulations and specialist training are key considerations. Air-to-air heat pumps also fit this expanding market.
New pump designs and control systems are transforming plumbing and heating. UK tradespeople need to keep training updated to stay competitive and compliant.
The Federation of Master Builders highlights the importance of T Levels in addressing the UK construction industry's skills gap, urging greater uptake among employers.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Youthbuild UK are seeking nominations for the Young Builder of the Year Awards 2026, highlighting young talent in UK construction.
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