Fatal jet hose explosion prompts £800k fine and safety warning 14/11/2025 08:45 | Health Safety Environment HSE urges firms using high-pressure jetting for concrete work to review safety systems after a fatal hose explosion in freezing conditions
CITB backs first cross-industry Infrastructure Skills Plan 30/10/2025 09:00 | Education & Training £2.8m investment aims to close infrastructure skills gap and boost training for key site roles across England and Wales
CRA launches training scheme to tackle concrete repair skills gap 22/10/2025 09:00 | Education & Training New CITB-approved Specialist Applied Skills Programme will train and qualify the next generation of concrete repair professionals across the UK
Global scaffolding body launches 18/09/2025 08:45 | Formwork, Falsework & Scaffolding NASC leads international move to give scaffolding a single global voice.
Concrete Society’s Ian Evans awarded Incorporated Engineer status 08/09/2025 08:30 | Testing, Consultancy & Specialist Services Ian Evans becomes first concrete technologist to achieve IEng recognition, highlighting alternative pathways to professional status.
New body to oversee scaffolding and access training 05/09/2025 09:00 | Formwork, Falsework & Scaffolding Independent CISRSQAC formed to strengthen governance, quality assurance and employer-led training standards
CITB opens September training courses 03/09/2025 08:45 | Education & Training Scaffolding, excavation support and temporary works among NCC programmes this autumn
Women apprentices rise, retention now key 28/08/2025 08:45 | Education & Training Female construction apprenticeships up 65% in five years, but programmes stress retention and leadership support
PERI UK rolls out accredited formwork training to boost site safety 21/08/2025 09:00 | Formwork, Falsework & Scaffolding UK’s only accredited formwork training scheme aims to raise safety standards across temporary works sector
What’s the biggest skills gap in the concrete industry right now? 21/08/2025 08:30 | Concrete Connect survey: 90% of readers say design and engineering is the concrete industry’s biggest skills gap.
New colleges to boost construction skills across UK 20/08/2025 09:00 | Education & Training Ten specialist colleges to train 40,000 workers by 2029, supporting housing and infrastructure goals
Guidance issued on protecting young workers 14/08/2025 09:00 | Health Safety Environment HSE urges clear training and supervision to keep young people safe at work
NASC announces Excellence Awards shortlist 24/07/2025 08:30 | Education & Training Nine-category shortlist showcases standout scaffolding projects, products and apprentices ahead of ScaffEx25 in Coventry
HSE urges employers to protect workers from vibration risks 16/05/2025 08:45 | Health Safety Environment 215 new HAVS cases reported in 2023 as regulator steps up guidance
Combilift marks 10 years of OEM engineering traineeship 14/05/2025 08:45 | Education & Training More than 150 graduates supported since 2015 through Monaghan-based programme