TICA bucks downward trend for apprenticeships with record 2025 intake
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association is defying trending national decline in apprenticeships with it on track to welcome a record number of apprentices in 2025.
NMBS CEO announces he is stepping down
Chris Hayward, NMBS’ CEO, has announced his plans to step down from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at NMBS.
Chris...
Majority of UK small business owners are open to upgrading to...
According to new research, 90% UK small business owners of would be open to going electric when upgrading the vehicles they use for their...
NFRC welcomes recommendations from ITB review
The NFRC has welcomed the recommendations from the 2023 Industry Training Board Review that calls for greater collaboration between industry and similar bodies to address critical skills shortages.
Pallet LOOP used to distribute 90% of British Gypsum
The Pallet LOOP has announced that its distinctive green pallets are now being used to distribute approximately 90% of products manufactured by British Gypsum.
Drones and AI tipped to improve roofing standards
Drones and artificial intelligence (AI) could improve standards among roofers, according to a new trades report.
Checkatrade Labs, Checkatrade’s new tech-driven business incubator, has identified...
AccuRoof launches new ARRC scheme
AccuRoof, part of SIG Roofing, has introduced a new initiative called the AccuRoof Roofing Contractor (ARRC) scheme for its contractor customers.
The programme allows members...
NBP opens new depot in Hemel Hempstead
Northern Building Plastics has opened a fifth new super depot serving the South of England.
CITB reports increase in women starting construction apprenticeships
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed a 67% increase in women starting construction apprenticeships since 2018.
The ‘Construction Apprenticeships...
Leeds College of Building CEO responds to construction skills investment
Nikki Davis, CEO and principal of Leeds College of Building, has responded to the chancellor’s announcement regarding £600m worth of new investment in construction...