Leading European formwork and scaffolding system suppliers Hünnebeck have extended their strategic working partnership with top bridge construction equipment brand, Strukturas – with immediate effect.

Dosthill, January 2023 The new working relationship will benefit UK construction clients working on complex bridge and infrastructure projects – allowing them to tap into a wealth of design and engineering expertise under oneroof, for greater efficiency, safety and productivity.

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its generic Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. In addition, a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers.

Delivered in eight learning modules, the new improved Online Introduction course covers key elements of design, installation and inspection. It is intended to provide a first step for those considering a career in the passive fire protection industry.

Durham student Michael Soler joined dignitaries from New College Durham and Esh Construction to take part in a ‘steel signing’ ceremony to mark the completion of the first phase of work on the college’s new technical and higher education building “T.H.E. Hub”.

On Tuesday 7 February, Andy Broadbent, Principal & Chief Executive of New College Durham, Alison Maynard, Deputy Principal, Paul Bradley, Chief Finance Officer, Karl Fairley, Deputy Chief Executive alongside Grant Watson, Contracts Manager and Kate Marshall, Social Value Manager from Esh Construction signed their names on the building’s steel framework. Michael Soler was asked to join them as a representative of the student body. Michael is currently on extended work placement at Esh Construction as part of the T-Level in Construction: Civil Engineering he is studying at the college.

Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (#NAW2023).

Taking place this week from 6th – 12th February, #NAW2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, industry, and the economy.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Evolving Connectivity, being held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, is the UK’s leading trade show for the signal reception, content delivery and smart home industry. Evolving Connectivity allows the showcasing of new industry products along with live seminars from keynote industry speakers about the future changes the industry will experience. 

This one day event is informative, fun and imperative to attend if you're a new start-up or long standing business.