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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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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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Grade II* listed hobby rooms to be restored for community use

Noise pollution data points to need for high quality window frames

Hampshire and Devon County Council launch pre-market engagement for SCF6

Green light for 38 affordable homes in Shrewsbury as demand for social housing intensifies

Tech-driven retrofit shows supported housing can meet new regulations without breaking budgets

Orbit releases updated Sustainability Strategy

New collaborative tested solution adds firestopping to cellular steel beams

More affordable homes underway in Murdishaw

Best in class compliance with Plentific, TCW and Concept Housing Association

Much needed affordable homes planned as part of £2bn funding package

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

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

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