Why Proposed Apprenticeship Reforms Risk Undermining Construction Skills
The construction industry is the backbone of the UK economy. It delivers the homes we live in, the infrastructure that connects us, and the energy…
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Leaders in Construction Warn of Risks to Apprenticeships and Skills
NOCN Group, alongside the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH), is urging the UK Government to reconsider proposed changes to construction and built environment apprenticeships…
£283 Million Devolved to Mayors to Tackle College Capacity Crisis and Construction Skills Waiting Lists
Government funds major expansion of colleges to train next generation of skilled British workers More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able…
LCB Roofing Apprentices Scoop Gold and Silver at SkillBuild 2025 National Final
Two Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentices were crowned winners at this year’s SkillBuild national final, securing first and second places in the Roof Slating & Tiling…
LCB Named ‘Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year’
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after winning a top industry trophy at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2025 in Manchester. The prestigious ‘Construction Apprenticeship College /…
Leeds College of Building to Expand North Street Campus with Major Site Acquisition
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has announced the purchase of a large building adjacent to its North Street Campus — a move that will significantly…
Moulton College, Davidsons Homes, and the Home Builders Federation join forces to support construction students
Moulton College and Davidsons Homes have formed a strategic partnership as part of a national initiative to support young people entering the construction industry. The…
40k people to get skills training in new Technical Excellence Colleges in boost for British building
More than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers will get cutting edge skills to get Britain building at state-of-the-art Technical Excellence Colleges unveiled…
Leeds College of Building Competes at ‘The Big Construction Diversity Challenge’
A team of Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff have competed in ‘The Big Construction Diversity Challenge’ for the first time. The annual event, held…
Skilled Workers Are Essential to Build Britain’s 1.5 million Homes
Kirstie Donnelly, CEO of City & Guilds, discusses the UK construction sector’s chronic skills crisis threatening government housing targets. Despite £625 million government investment, she…
