Kirklees College’s construction department win City & Guilds Award
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In October this year, staff at Brunel Construction Centre, Kirklees College, were presented with their City & Guilds Excellence in End-Point Assessment (EPA) plaque.
This was the first year their construction apprentices undertook their EPA at Kirklees College, which showcases their competence in their chosen career. Students demonstrated to independent assessors the knowledge, skills and behaviours they gained thanks in part to the outstanding training delivered by the college in Brickwork, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing and Property Maintenance.
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LCB celebrates “phenomenal” award-winning female students
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Staff at Leeds College of Building are elated after an unprecedented flurry of student award successes - with female students leading the way.
Medallists at the SkillBuild UK National Finals 2022 were announced after nearly 80 construction trainees went head-to-head over three days. The finalists underwent a seven-month process of regional heats and intensive training before competing in the national finals at Edinburgh College from 15 – 17 November.
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Room for expansion at container group
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The UK’s largest container firm is diversifying into the hire and modular markets with the launch of a new group.
Cleveland Containers, which is based in Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, has recently announced the launch of the Cleveland Group, which encompasses the container arm along with two new divisions: Cleveland Hire and Cleveland Modular.
MPBA: adding value and opportunities within modular construction
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The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) plays a key role in supporting all sections of the industry. Leading best practice principles, the association is represented on many committees for the benefit of members. Most importantly, the MPBA ensure evolving government policies and decisions are not made on behalf of the construction industry without due consideration for the impact they may have on the volumetric modular sector.
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Why home security is top of the wish list this Christmas
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With the public’s rush to enjoy the first ‘post Covid’ Christmas set to raise the average value of items in a home by over £500, it’s also prime time for burglars.
This is why it’s never been more timely for trades professionals to educate their customers on the benefits of fully functioning home security.
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