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Archive TitlesApprenticeships get major boost
Government plans schemes as ‘mainstream option’ for teenagers and route for older people too
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Archive TitlesSkills aplenty
ECA president Bob Hall announces a £10 million plan to help fund members’ training schemes in his address at the Association’s annual dinner
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All the young dudes
Apprenticeships have been given a much-needed boost in the latest review by the government.
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HVCA creates approved agency database
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is to set up an approved list of labour agencies.
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Add your voice
Hochiki Europe’s modular voice alarm system can be integrated with an existing fire detection and alarm installation by adding two modules to the Hochiki ESP analogue loop.
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Archive TitlesEnergy assessor schemes are accredited
Schemes from the HVCA and CIBSE are among 11 approved by the Communities and Local Government department to operate accreditation schemes for energy assessors.
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Housebuilders slash payments by 5%
Subcontractors and suppliers to suffer as construction firms respond to tough year and bad economic outlook
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‘Growth reduced to 1%’
Construction body predicts no recession but limited expansion through until 2012
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Blacks and minorities shun the construction sector
Involvement and retention of Britain’s minority groups in the construction workforce is difficult because the sector is perceived as too manual and not academic enough.
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Free legal advice being ignored, says government
Small businesses could be missing out on free employment law advice, according to the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
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SMEs fear downturn
Despite a strong showing in 2007, small to medium size firms are wary of economic forces in 2008.
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CIBSE Fellow set for 'downunder' tour
Global warming may mean more air-conditioning, but is this sustainable?
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Subbies take another bashing
Contractors slash supplier lists over insolvency fears, faster payment system gets cold shoulder
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Archive Titles£2Bn Metronet bail-out puts tube upgrade in jeopardy
Tublines concerned over possible funding cut, union leaders warn of unqualified underground electrical staff
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Archive TitlesCarillion faces staff exodus after McAlpine takeover
40-50 senior staff expected to leave, Babcock set to grab 400 workers
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Rail construction latest
Network Rail tests ODA-style procurement, Cyril Sweett beats framework contractors to £3.6bn Thameslink deal
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Archive TitlesContractors to ride out credit crunch until 2011
Tender price inflation to hit 4.8% in 2008, but industry output hits lowest level in 16 months
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Future Schools tender costs cut by a third
Major changes to procurement strategy outlined, only 35 schools completed in 2008/09, government schools design chief steps down
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HVCA close to alliance with agencies
Association to enter into formal relationships with labour agencies
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Bold new review to boost apprenticeships
Government publishes ambitious plan to expand and strengthen apprentice schemes