National occupational standards, apprenticeship frameworks and qualifications are the core focus of work outlined in SummitSkills’ new strategic plan for 2015 to 2018. After transitioning last year from a sector skills council to a standard setting organisation (SSO), SummitSkills has…
Category: Construction
The University of Manchester launches construction academy
The University of Manchester has launched a construction academy that will offer six-week courses to help local residents find jobs in the industry. Launch of the Construction Academy is tied in with the project to develop the university’s £1bn campuus…
Green Party supports VAT cut on housing repairs
The Green Party has pledged to cut VAT on housing repairs and renovations. Currently, the VAT rate on repairs and renovations is 20% but, with the UK housing stock in desperate need of improvements such as insulation, a coalition led…
Tagged with: Brian Berry, Experian, Federation of Master Builders, FMB, Green Party, housing repairs, Tom Chance, VAT cut
Thameslink contract renewed for Sweett
Sweett Group has been re-appointed to provide commercial management and estimating services to Network Rail on the £6.5bn Thameslink programme. Sweett has been involved with Thameslink since 2006 when it was first engaged to provide support to Network Rail’s programme…
Boris Johnson boards Crossrail TBMs
London mayor Boris Johnson visited the Crossrail project 42-metres below Liverpool Street Station today as the final boring machines are prepared for one last push. Crossrail tunnel boring machines Victoria and Elizabeth are currently being prepared to complete the last…
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