Multiskills

Leicestershire housing developer, Westleigh Developments, will be taking on three new apprentices this year.

The Federation of Master Builders has welcomed the focus on professional standards in construction that the government has made in its Construction 2025 strategy.

The value of vocational and practical learning was celebrated earlier this month with the sixth annual VQ Day and awards ceremony.

Sector skills council creates online tool for construction industry staff and new starters.

Property entrepreneur says trades training will tackle long-term unemployment and deal with skills shortages in construction.

A new report has called for the government to take action to increase the number of female apprentices in the construction sector, and other sectors where they are under-represented.

Plans to simplify consumer rights could benefit well-trained tradesmen.

Demand for construction staff grows after a period of contraction.

Calls have been made to address the structure and subjects of construction apprenticeships, after figures showed that the number being offered has fallen significantly.

Botched DIY creates work for tradespeople

Expert knowledge and a ready smile valued in tradesmen, survey finds.

Trades training not just for men