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CSCS addresses queries regarding Industry Accreditation

CSCS addresses queries regarding Industry Accreditation

CSCS will cease renewing cards issued via Industry Accreditation (IA) from 30 June 2024, while all IA cards issued from 1 Jan 2020 will expire on 31 Dec 2024 and will not be renewed.  Below, CSCS have provided responses to some of the common queries and questions...

Shining a light on apprenticeships

Shining a light on apprenticeships

Last week saw the annual celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. The theme for 2023 was ‘Skills for Life’ and the week reflected on how apprenticeships could help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career and help businesses...

CPA submits representation for Spring Budget 2023

CPA submits representation for Spring Budget 2023

The Construction Products Association (CPA) has submitted its representation for the Spring Budget 2023. In its letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the CPA offered some possible measures with both construction and manufacturing in mind. Its ‘asks’ ahead of the...

Interested in becoming a STEM Ambassadors?

Interested in becoming a STEM Ambassadors?

As construction output is expected to grow the finishes and Interiors sector needs to recruit new entrants iso that it can keep working.  The STEM Ambassador Programme is partnered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to facilitate the Go Construct...

FIS position on omitting National Standards from ADB

FIS position on omitting National Standards from ADB

Government in the UK* through the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC), is consulting on changes to the guidance in England using Approved Document B (ADB).  This consultation includes the recommendation to remove national classes using the...

Young workers’ safety highlighted during National Apprentice Week

Young workers’ safety highlighted during National Apprentice Week

National Apprenticeship Week is a timely reminder to enusre young workers are receiving the training and supervision they need. Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are during the whole of the rest of their working...