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To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2019 (4 – 8 March), an international engineering association announced it is forming the first ever academic partnership agreement with a further education college in the UK. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), which has 92,000 members globally, attended the Hunslet Campus of Leeds College of Building on …

A leading lawyer in the construction industry has called for more women to get involved in the sector. Rebecca Palmer, 42, who heads the construction department at Ipswich-based solicitors Prettys, has dealt with legal issues in the industry for more than 13 years. And, ahead of International Women’s Day this …

Marley has teamed up with the Birmingham Architects Association (BAA), in a year-long sponsorship agreement which will see the company become a ‘friend of the BAA’ until 2020. Through the partnership, Marley will support the BAA at a number of bespoke events over the next twelve months, working alongside the …

Hull-based builders merchant MKM Building Supplies has officially opened its 60th branch. The branch in Mansfield, which opened today (March 5) is the merchant’s second in Nottinghamshire, alongside MKM Retford. It features a full portfolio of products, including building materials, timber, joinery and roofing supplies, with free local delivery. Heading …

British builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has helped almost 70% of its apprentices achieve a merit or better since becoming the UK’s first ever builders’ merchant to achieve Employer Provider status in October 2017. Travis Perkins is part of the Travis Perkins Group, which also includes DIY specialist Wickes. The Group …

Heating and plumbing apprentices at Leeds College of Building are getting hands on experience using industry standard plumbing and heating components thanks to Altecnic’s donation of product. The company provided 15mm and 22mm unvented inlet composite valves, tundishes and handy tool boxes for the students. Paul Guise, Curriculum manager for …

Insulation specialist Actis, a supporter of speedy but eco-friendly and attractive methods of construction, says housing minister Kit Malthouse’s vision for a golden period of housebuilding is achievable. The minister was speaking recently at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Better Design for Better Places conference in …

  Södra has officially launched Södra Wood (Ireland) Ltd, demonstrating the company’s investment in and commitment to the Northern and Southern Irish market.   The launch was celebrated with 40 key figures from across the Irish timber industry at an event at Finnstown Castle Hotel, Lucan. Guests discussed prominent industry …

James Burrell Builders Merchant has proved it is committed to exceeding the industry standard, by achieving bronze accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). FORS is a voluntary scheme which aims to raise the level of quality, safety and environmental protection within fleet operations. James Burrell currently has a …

The 4th to 8th March is National Apprenticeship Week. It is a five day celebration of the great work that companies and apprentices are achieving together across the UK. The campaign gives both companies and apprentices the opportunity to showcase the benefits that an apprentice can bring to an organisation …