New College Durham launches retrofit course to tackle green skills gap
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New College Durham is launching a new course which aims to address the retrofitting skills gap. The Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit will provide the local workforce with first step towards in demand careers in the retrofit industry.
As part of the government’s net zero obligations, eleven million homes across the UK need to be retrofitted to reduce both energy consumption and emissions. This will only be possible with raised awareness and a skilled workforce. The college’s Level 2 Award is designed for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of retrofit and can also help those with professional construction experience take the first step towards becoming a Retrofit Assessor or work in the building insulation field.
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Burnley College University Courses Class of 2022 share their pride with the borough
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Proud Graduates of Burnley College University Courses were joined by civic leaders, dignitaries, their family and friends on a unique procession to their delayed graduation.
Due to the sad passing of HRH the Queen last September the ceremony was postponed as a mark of respect.
Tutors, support staff and families paraded alongside graduates from the Princess Way Campus to Burnley Mechanics, led by the Dean of Burnley College University Courses (BCUC) Nina Parkin. The culmination of the graduates’ years of dedicated study was celebrated at the Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony.
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Modular construction: off-site and on trend
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Supported as a route to more efficient and sustainable construction, modular construction is an evolving sector that offers the industry progressive benefits, says Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware.
Recognised as an emerging model in modern methods of construction (MMC), modular construction is an industry on the rise, albeit one that’s still in its infancy. In broad terms, the concept is often described as the process of constructing a building in a controlled, off-site setting, before being transported and assembled at its intended destination.
Leeds College of Building hosts ‘Celebration of Civil Engineering'
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A collaborative approach to careers in civil engineering was the subject of a special celebration event hosted at Leeds College of Building.
The event was coordinated by Employer BAM Nuttall Ltd, in association with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), and took place in the Building Information Modelling (BIM) facility at the College’s South Bank Campus.
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ASFP shortlisted for two Association awards
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The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has been shortlisted for two awards in the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF’s) Best Practice Awards. The Awards, supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, recognise, reward and promote best practice among trade associations in the UK. Awards range across 17 categories under the three thematic areas of Engage, Improve, and Lead.
The ASFP is delighted to have made the shortlist for awards in two of the three thematic areas by clearly demonstrating an increased level of membership engagement and the Association’s work to develop solutions to support skills development priorities for its members and the industry.