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Apprenticeship programmes deliver for Travis Perkins image
Apprenticeship programmes deliver for Travis Perkins
12 February, 2026
Travis Perkins as hailed its apprenticeship programme as the “backbone” of its extensive training initiatives.
NMBS confirms return of its All-Industry Conference in 2026 image
NMBS confirms return of its All-Industry Conference in 2026
Broadcaster and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey will be taking on the role of host.
Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention announce partnership image
Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention announce partnership
The Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention are launching a new partnership to drive positive change across the construction sector.
Rhino Trade Insurance and Band of Builders announce partnership image
Rhino Trade Insurance and Band of Builders announce partnership
Rhino Trade Insurance and Band of Builders have announced a new partnership, united by a shared commitment to supporting tradespeople and the wider construction industry.
Over half of construction workers feel “too old” to retrain, new research finds image
Over half of construction workers feel “too old” to retrain, new research finds
The UK construction industry is displaying high levels of skills confidence, yet internal barriers are preventing the widespread adoption of apprenticeships needed to secure its future talent pipeline.
Reputation of apprenticeships on a knife edge image
Reputation of apprenticeships on a knife edge
BESA director criticises government announcements and worries about their future long-term.
Howdens opens 16 new depots image
Howdens opens 16 new depots
Howdens has opened the doors to 16 new depots since December, creating 85 new jobs.
Jewson relaunches St Austell branch in celebration of Cornish trades image
Jewson relaunches St Austell branch in celebration of Cornish trades
Nearly 700 attendees gathered to get a first look at everything on offer.
Builders’ merchant market forecast to grow 11% by 2030 image
Builders’ merchant market forecast to grow 11% by 2030
MRA Reports predicts that future growth is expected to be slow and gradual between 2026 and 2030.
Kilpboard Money launched to help businesses get paid faster image
Kilpboard Money launched to help businesses get paid faster
The integrated payments solution embeds payments directly into business workflows, helping turn payments into a driver of growth.
Wickes raises £1 million for suicide prevention charity in nine months image
Wickes raises £1 million for suicide prevention charity in nine months
Wickes has raised over £1 million for suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), nine months into their two-year partnership.
Lakes highlights importance of growing industry talent image
Lakes highlights importance of growing industry talent
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Lakes is shining a spotlight on the vital role apprenticeships play in developing future talent for the bathroom manufacturing sector and addressing the industry-wide skills gap.
Data Yard advances Industry Product Data Standards image
Data Yard advances Industry Product Data Standards
In its role as a Strategic Partner, Klipboard will actively participate in Data Yard’s advisory groups.
Applications open for BMI's Apprentice of the Year competition image
Applications open for BMI's Apprentice of the Year competition
BMI UK & Ireland has opened applications for its 2026 Apprentice of the Year competition, inviting the next generation of roofing apprentices to apply.
A difficult end to 2025 for construction product manufacturers image
A difficult end to 2025 for construction product manufacturers
Demand from construction was clearly held back by uncertainty over the late Autumn Budget during the quarter.
Breedon Group announces 2026 apprenticeship programme image
Breedon Group announces 2026 apprenticeship programme
Breedon Group has launched its 2026 apprenticeship programme, opening career pathways for anyone looking to gain new skills and grow within the industry.
CITB'S NEST supports over 4,500 apprentices in nine months image
CITB'S NEST supports over 4,500 apprentices in nine months
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has shared updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST), revealing that, between April and December 2025, NEST supported 4,572 apprenticeship starts, exceeding the 2025-26 final target with three months left to go.
Tarmac fined over £600,000 after worker suffers life-changing injuries image
Tarmac fined over £600,000 after worker suffers life-changing injuries
Tarmac Building Products has been fined £633,300 after an employee’s legs were crushed between one-tonne metal frames moving on a production line.
Downturn in construction output eased in January but still at record low image
Downturn in construction output eased in January but still at record low
The latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI report, for January, shows business optimism at its highest since May 2025.
Travis Perkins duo to put endurance to the test in extraordinary charity fundraiser image
Travis Perkins duo to put endurance to the test in extraordinary charity fundraiser
Eddy Webb and Brian Kemp, who both work at the Chipping Norton Travis Perkins branch, will be undertaking major endurance-based sporting challenges to raise funds.
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