Selco becomes first company to support Realise ‘Future Talent’ campaign

Selco becomes first company to support Realise ‘Future Talent’ campaign
by Jennie Ward|28 July 26|Build, Supply
Builders’ merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has become the first company to support the Future Talent Employer Pledge, a campaign created by training provider Realise. Realise is calling on businesses across the UK to help tackle youth unemployment by pledging to take on an administrative apprentice over the next 12 months,...
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What did we learn at the UK Timber Design Conference 2026?
by Matt Milton|06 July 26|Design
A day of inspiring discussion, debates, presentations and learning, the 2026 UK Timber Design Conference addressed many of the key issues - and opportunities - facing today's construction sector. From robotics and automation to the challenges facing timber housing, and from timber re-use to cutting-edge connection products - not forgetting...
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The number of women completing construction apprenticeships ‘triples’
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging more women to consider a career in construction as the latest figures reveal an increasing number of women are pursuing construction training. Using statistics from the Department for Education, CITB has found that the number of women starting construction apprenticeships has jumped...
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Building a stronger workforce
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Policy, Supply
The Department for Work & Pensions is setting out to work with trade associations and their members to tackle skills gaps and support more people getting into work and starting meaningful careers.   The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is making a concerted effort to work more closely with...
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