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Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for Construction Workers to Upskill.

When daylight hours shrink and some projects slow, winter becomes prime time for construction workers to get qualified, renew certificates, and move up a level. Fewer site distractions, easier scheduling, and still-strong grant support make the colder months the most...

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (UK): Your Pathway to a Safer, Stronger Career

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is one of the UK’s most respected qualifications for construction health and safety professionals.Formally known as the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK), it equips you with the practical skills, technical...

Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Work Supervision: Your Path to the CSCS Gold Supervisor Card

In construction, experience counts — but the right qualification turns that experience into career progression which is what the NVQ L3 construction qualification does. If you already supervise teams on-site or are ready to step up into that role, the Level 3 NVQ...

SMSTS vs SSSTS: Which CITB Course Is Right for You in 2025?

If you’re working in construction and want to progress your career, you’ve probably heard of the SMSTS and SSSTS courses. Both are part of the CITB Site Safety Plus Scheme, designed to give site professionals the confidence, skills, and qualifications needed to run...

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management: Your Pathway to a Black CSCS Card and Senior Roles.

If you’re aiming to move into site management or already lead teams on-site, the NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management is one of the most valuable qualifications you can achieve. It proves your competence at a senior level, strengthens your professional...

What’s new in the CITB Grant Scheme

There are major changes coming to the CITB Grant Scheme:- New Short Qualification Grant Tier As the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to review training across the industry, they have decided to make some rapid changes to the achievement grant for...

SSSTS-R & SMSTS-R Certificate Expiry: Why You Shouldn’t Let Your CITB Qualification Lapse

If you hold a CITB SSSTS or SMSTS certificate, you already know how valuable these qualifications are, both for your career and your company’s compliance. But what happens when your SSSTS-R or SMSTS-R renewal date creeps up and you let that certificate expire? Here’s...

Construction Safety Statistics in 2025: The Latest HSE Data & What It Means for You

As the HSE's most recent construction safety statistics demonstrate Construction remains one of the UK’s most hazardous industries — and the latest figures show why constant vigilance and training matter more than ever. What the Data Shows In the year April 2024 to...

Taylor Wimpey Fined £800,000 After Apprentice Injured in Stairwell Collapse

Taylor Wimpey UK Limited has been fined £800,000 after a 17-year-old apprentice bricklayer was injured when a temporary stairwell covering collapsed at a housing development in Weston-super-Mare. The incident, which the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) described as...

Global Asbestos Awareness Week – 01st to 07th April

There can be few people in work today who have not heard about the dangers of asbestos in some manner, but despite that there are still individuals, self-employed/sole traders and small companys' who fail to adequately consider the action that they themselves and or...