Tag Archives: Training

Jewson Partnership Solutions has launched its second AVAIL Housing Hub, its aim is to help housing providers in Leeds – it opened at the end of September. This follows its launch of its first AVAIL Housing Hub in Newcastle earlier this year, the one-stop-shop building and maintenance hub in Leeds …

Selco Builders Warehouse has announced it has hosted its event to mark the achievements of more than 60 colleagues who have completed nationally recognised qualifications, it took place at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales. The majority of the apprentices came from Selco’s Rising Stars scheme, a management training programme designed …

Research has given insight into how UK tradespeople can avoid burnout, after research revealed that more than four in five, 84%, experience mental health problems due to work-related issues. The research, which was commissioned by IronmongeryDirect, also found that the Cost of Living crisis is the most common cause of …

The Encon Group has announced it has invested in the mental wellbeing of its staff by doubling its team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders from 10 to 21. The training course was hosted at The Encon Academy in Chorley and delivered by Stress Matters. The session, accredited by MHFA …

Kerry Wilson, learning and development manager at the Builders Merchants Federation, will take part in an important panel discussion at the RCI Show discussing how we close the skills gap and recruit new blood into the industry – the show takes place on October 19 at the MK Stadium in …

Toolstation has joined forces with its sister company, Travis Perkins, to support social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself  to help transform Centrepoint in Cricklewood, North London – Centrepoint is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to providing homeless young people with essential services. The project includes the repair of existing kitchen units, …

Stelrad Radiators has announced it is supporting the Warriors of Warmth group, who recently started a charity project to transform a large shop unit into a centre for people with special needs to make items and sell them through the shop – called Kreate. The heating system in the building …

Talon has announced its continued support for the HIP Student Plumbing Competition and the HIP Female Skills Competition in 2024, its commitment is a testament to Talon’s efforts to bridge the skills gap in the plumbing and heating industry. Recent figures from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering …

Bradfords announced it has hosted its first Sustainability Trade Week at its Ross-on-Wye branch, with supplier sessions to support both customers and colleagues in making more sustainable product choices. In the event dedicated to looking at sustainable solutions at a Bradfords branch, the week ran from September 4-8, with sessions …

The Federation of Master Builders has explained how Builders could be overwhelmed with repair work to schools, hospitals, theatres, and other unsafe public buildings due to failing RAAC panels. The government revealed 156 schools contained reinforced autoclave aerated concrete, RAAC, of which 104 required urgent action with 52 already repaired. …