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National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Stepping towards a brighter future

|Date: 12 February, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Stepping towards a brighter future

This year’s National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the theme ‘Skills for Life’, recognising how apprenti ...

This year’s National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the theme ‘Skills for Life’, recognising how apprenticeships go beyond qualifications, building confidence, resilience and independence that last lo ...

12 February, 2026
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How the Government’s £725m apprenticeship reforms can support young people and local communities

|Date: 11 December, 2025

How the Government’s £725m apprenticeship reforms can support young people and local communities

Turning investment into opportunity: Kate Parker, Social Value Strategy Lead at Procure Plus, looks at ho ...

Turning investment into opportunity: Kate Parker, Social Value Strategy Lead at Procure Plus, looks at how the Government’s £725m apprenticeship reforms can support young people and local communities. ...

11 December, 2025
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RPS Group boosts Together Housing’s renewable heating skills

|Date: 4 December, 2025

RPS Group boosts Together Housing’s renewable heating skills

RPS Group, a leading specialist contractor in low carbon heating solutions, has partnered with Together H ...

RPS Group, a leading specialist contractor in low carbon heating solutions, has partnered with Together Housing to strengthen renewable energy expertise across the housing association’s workforce. RPS ...

4 December, 2025
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Lewisham Council names Higgins as main contractor for 100% affordable homes Ladywell Park Gardens development

|Date: 6 November, 2025

Lewisham Council names Higgins as main contractor for 100% affordable homes Ladywell Park Gardens development

Lewisham Council has announced Higgins as the preferred contractor partner to lead the delivery of 102 ne ...

Lewisham Council has announced Higgins as the preferred contractor partner to lead the delivery of 102 new affordable homes at the Ladywell Park Gardens development. This appointment marks a major mi ...

6 November, 2025
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Shining a light on trade careers

|Date: 18 August, 2025

Shining a light on trade careers

To fix the housing crisis, we need to solve the skills shortage, says L&Q's Executive Director of Pro ...

To fix the housing crisis, we need to solve the skills shortage, says L&Q's Executive Director of Property Services, David Lewis. The housing and construction sector has weathered its fair share o ...

18 August, 2025
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Fortem invests in apprenticeships to tackle skills shortage

|Date: 29 July, 2025

Fortem invests in apprenticeships to tackle skills shortage

With the demand for skilled workers in the UK construction sector at an all-time high, Fortem, a property ...

With the demand for skilled workers in the UK construction sector at an all-time high, Fortem, a property services provider dedicated to improving social housing stock, is leading the charge in addres ...

29 July, 2025
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LABC to train more building inspectors with additional funding from Welsh Government

|Date: 24 July, 2025

LABC to train more building inspectors with additional funding from Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has extended the grant funding for recruiting and training new building control surv ...

The Welsh Government has extended the grant funding for recruiting and training new building control surveyors in Wales to over £1.2m. The announcement follows a successful first round of funding in 2 ...

24 July, 2025
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New build site is boosting affordable housing and training opportunities

|Date: 13 June, 2025

New build site is boosting affordable housing and training opportunities

A new build development that will provide much-needed affordable homes is also supporting jobs and creati ...

A new build development that will provide much-needed affordable homes is also supporting jobs and creating training opportunities during construction. Apprentice bricklayer Dan Gamrot is building a s ...

13 June, 2025
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Volunteers’ Week 2025: How Bea got her life Back on Track with Procure Plus

|Date: 6 June, 2025

Volunteers’ Week 2025: How Bea got her life Back on Track with Procure Plus

Procure Plus is committed to creating lasting social value by supporting projects that transform lives th ...

Procure Plus is committed to creating lasting social value by supporting projects that transform lives through meaningful opportunities. One example is Back on Track, a Manchester-based charity that h ...

6 June, 2025
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National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

|Date: 19 April, 2024

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

As the drive towards achieving net zero emissions intensifies, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announces ...

As the drive towards achieving net zero emissions intensifies, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announces the release of its latest tool to support regional efforts: the Regional Retrofit Skills Taskfo ...

19 April, 2024
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Solvares Field Service and Infinity Group announce Saxon Weald as first joint housing customer

Morgan Sindall celebrates topping out milestone at £19m hostels for homeless families in Camden

EDAROTH secures BOPAS certification with 100-year durability status

VASO by Eco appointed to the Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) 5 Framework

Redeveloped housing scheme in Northumberland welcomes its first residents

Why retrofit must be understood as a place-based strategy

Magna Housing achieves Aico’s Housing Professional Quality Standard

Early Awaab’s Law data shows strong compliance but growing pressure on capacity and consistency

Leicester residents receive winter warmth packages through council-contractor partnership

BSRIA publishes guidance on damp and mould risks

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Stepping towards a brighter future

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Stepping towards a brighter future

How the Government’s £725m apprenticeship reforms can support young people and local communities

How the Government’s £725m apprenticeship reforms can support young people and local communities

LABC to train more building inspectors with additional funding from Welsh Government

LABC to train more building inspectors with additional funding from Welsh Government

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist