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The project manager who oversaw the construction of The Shard has said that construction apprenticeships are a valuable pathway to lucrative and challenging careers.

The residents of a Birmingham homeless project are being given the chance to work for NVQs by taking part in the renovation work of their own accommodation.

Building company Lovell has taken part in an event at a Bradford school to encourage more women to opt for careers in construction.

LadderLimb, the pioneering “third hand on the ladder” for tradesmen, is gaining more and more plaudits among the professional community.

Industry leaders have been looking back at Ecobuild 2013, the top sustainable building tradeshow that took place in London at the beginning of March.

New figures are showing that Britain could be facing a worrying shortage of skilled construction tradesmen, due to the effects of the recession.

The British Home Enhancement Trades Association is preparing for its spring forums focusing on DIY and housewares.

Groundworkers learn new skills whilst working on community projects in NEAT training scheme

A collective of local authorities in the north of England are working together to create hundreds of construction jobs through a scheme based around the government’s Green Deal programme.

The FMB has called on the government to work on making the Green Deal more accessible for smaller building firms and operatives.

George Osborne has pledged government support for actions and areas that will help to stimulate the construction economy.

A Health and Safety Executive inspection initiative is underway aimed at enforcing safety standards on UK construction sites.