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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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RETROFIT SKILLS CHALLENGE in association with The Retrofit Academy

|Date: 15 April, 2024

RETROFIT SKILLS CHALLENGE in association with The Retrofit Academy

The future of retrofit: what is being done to meet growing demand? With demand for qualified retrofitters ...

The future of retrofit: what is being done to meet growing demand? With demand for qualified retrofitters continuing to boom, Jenny Pierpoint, Chief Operating Officer at The Retrofit Academy, explains ...

15 April, 2024
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NICEIC urges housing associations to equip workforce with electrical safety know-how

|Date: 13 March, 2024

NICEIC urges housing associations to equip workforce with electrical safety know-how

Minimise risk, maximise service: the NICEIC is urging housing associations to equip their workforce with ...

Minimise risk, maximise service: the NICEIC is urging housing associations to equip their workforce with electrical safety know-how to navigate the low carbon energy transition successfully. In a sign ...

13 March, 2024
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Birmingham City Council and local college unite to tackle regional construction skills shortage and boost employment

|Date: 12 March, 2024

Birmingham City Council and local college unite to tackle regional construction skills shortage and boost employment

A ground-breaking new partnership will help tackle the construction skills shortage to support delivery o ...

A ground-breaking new partnership will help tackle the construction skills shortage to support delivery of 113 current and planned major developments in Birmingham — including Phase Three of Paradise, ...

12 March, 2024
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Livv Housing Group welcomes two new recruits to its graduate programme

|Date: 23 February, 2024

Livv Housing Group welcomes two new recruits to its graduate programme

Knowsley-based housing association, Livv Housing Group, has welcomed two new graduate trainees to the org ...

Knowsley-based housing association, Livv Housing Group, has welcomed two new graduate trainees to the organisation. The recruitment of Rhea Veidman and Joe Nash, both from Knowsley, demonstrates Livv’ ...

23 February, 2024
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First Choice Homes Oldham supports apprentices to flourish

|Date: 8 February, 2024

First Choice Homes Oldham supports apprentices to flourish

Offering practical learning and hands-on experience, apprenticeships can be a great route into the housin ...

Offering practical learning and hands-on experience, apprenticeships can be a great route into the housing and construction professions. First Choice Homes Oldham understands the importance of support ...

8 February, 2024
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Building a stronger future for Welsh construction

|Date: 2 February, 2024

Building a stronger future for Welsh construction

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething recently addressed a construction summit in Cardiff which brought toget ...

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething recently addressed a construction summit in Cardiff which brought together Welsh construction sector leaders during a period of economic pressures and challenges. Wit ...

2 February, 2024
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Free retrofit training course launched set to unlock retrofit career paths for local government personnel

|Date: 26 January, 2024

Free retrofit training course launched set to unlock retrofit career paths for local government personnel

Those working for local governments across the UK can now access a free course from the UK’s leading retr ...

Those working for local governments across the UK can now access a free course from the UK’s leading retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course ...

26 January, 2024
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ROCKWOOL develops CPD to promote fire safety of multifunctional roofs

|Date: 17 January, 2024

ROCKWOOL develops CPD to promote fire safety of multifunctional roofs

Stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) ...

Stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help roofing contractors and specifiers assess and mitigate potential fire safety ris ...

17 January, 2024
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What will social housing providers need to address in 2024?

|Date: 4 January, 2024

What will social housing providers need to address in 2024?

Winckworth Sherwood’s Social Housing team points to the five things social housing providers will need to ...

Winckworth Sherwood’s Social Housing team points to the five things social housing providers will need to consider in the year ahead. New regulatory frameworks 2024 will see many of the key provisions ...

4 January, 2024
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