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CIBSE Flush Challenge launches to inspire future engineers

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has launched the ‘CIBSE Flush Challenge’ as part of the organisation’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and addressing the skills gap in the industry. A unique educational game, the ...

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Labour shortages continue for electrotechnical firms

Electrotechnical businesses continue to be held back by slow growth, partly blamed on a shortage of adequately skilled workers, finds survey. The latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector, backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and ...

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Construction training firm grows retrofit training division to increase qualified professionals in industry

National training provider specialising in construction, utilities and green skills, Simply Learning (formerly Expedient Training) has appointed Angela Keyworth as Director of Retrofit and Renewables Training to significantly grow its retrofit training division. Keyworth, who has been running JWP Success ...

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Construction industry shortage of skilled workers is more prevalent than in other industries

Skills shortages continue to be a significant challenge for the European construction industry, despite growth prospects in data centres, life sciences and high-tech projects. This is according to a new ‘Construction Market Insights‘ report for Europe by global construction consultant ...

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A leading UK training provider and heat transfer expert tackle steam boiler operator skills gap

Estates and facilities in a variety of industries are relying heavily on steam boilers for heat and energy transfer. However, developing the skills and competence required to work safely on these systems can be challenging for prospective Boiler Operators. For ...

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Green skills

Why facilities management needs to lead the charge in upskilling the nation ahead of 2050 says Alexandra Gates, Managing Director of Expedient Training The UK is headed for a roadblock. According to the 2023 Progress Report issued by the Climate ...

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Edwin James Group launches Digital Academy 

The engineering services firm is accelerating its commitment to the upskilling and reskilling of staff with the launch of a new Digital Academy. The academy is the third purpose-built training facility to be opened by the group, which has delivered ...

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Rising demand and skills shortage jeopardising engineering services industry

Electrotechnical businesses are growing more concerned about labour shortages amid the continuing economic squeeze, according to the latest engineering services industry survey. The survey backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, reveals while reported turnover figures indicate ...

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BCC slams Suella Braverman for ‘once again ignoring’ the cleaning and hygiene industry

Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s speech on Tuesday at the National Conservatism conference which called for the training of British fruit pickers, lorry drivers and butchers in a bid to bring down the reliance on migrant workers, has been slammed by ...

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CIWM warns of growing skills and labour shortage in UK recycling sector

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), has called on the UK Government to provide additional support to address the “rapidly expanding skills and labour shortage” in the waste and recycling sector and help grow the green economy. In its ...

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