To celebrate the 75th birthday of its apprentice scheme, construction and maintenance company Seddon Group is set to recruit 75 new apprentices and trainees in the UK this year.

Construction workers have been demonstrating over changes they say could have an impact on health and safety.

Members of the Unite Union gathered for a demonstration at the building site of the new emergency care centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Friday morning.

Work commenced on the construction of the new £7.5m Engineering Centre for Kirklees College in Huddersfield in Summer 2011 and the team are already being highly commended for their exceptional measures in respecting the community.

With the deadline for UCAS applications on January 15, CITB-ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board, are urging young people from across the East of England who are currently thinking about their future education and careers, to consider the variety of opportunities the construction industry could offer them.

Three Hampshire construction and building services students have been recognised during City College Southampton’s annual awards ceremony for their dedication and commitment to learning.

Lean Thinking Ltd in collaboration with Buildoffsite and ISG is delighted to announce the Spring 2012 workshop. The workshop will be delivered by Ali Mafi of Lean Thinking Ltd. This workshop will include contributions from the Ministry of Justice drawn from their experiences of applying the lean project management system on their projects.

A talented Hartlepool apprentice has been told he has a bright future ahead by leading North East housebuilder Yuill Homes, after being named Hartlepool College of Further Education’s Brickwork and Trowel Trades Student of the Year for 2011.

The construction industry in London is set for a boost following the announcement of a four-year agreement between the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Sanctuary Group.

With support of nearly £15 million from the HCA, Sanctuary will invest £90 million in London, constructing 467 affordable homes and creating numerous job and training opportunities.

A new apprenticeship initiative being piloted in London aims to address the decline in the number of apprentices entering the construction sector. CC Developments Ltd will offer under 25-year-olds the chance to undertake apprenticeships in the sector, eventually expanding the scheme nationally. It will provide up to 1000 apprenticeships within the first year, before being rolled out across the country in regional phases.

The National Construction College (NCC), Europe’s largest construction training provider, has announced its new and improved training programme for 2012, featuring 10 new courses to help meet the growing needs of industry.