Construction’s apprenticeship concerns: rising costs threaten skills pipeline
Ahead of the increase in the National Minium Wage, Scottish Building Federation Director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the effect on craft apprentices. Earlier this month we celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), a chance to appreciate the fresh new...
The bee’s knees: Fourply training programme lifts national award
Glasgow-based building contractor Fourply Ltd is buzzing with excitement following its success in recent national industry awards. Its innovative “The Apprentice & The Bee” programme lifted the Training Initiative title at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2024 held in Nottingham on...
Business Minister Attends the Scottish Building Federation President’s Lunch After Call for Collaboration
Scottish Government listening to construction industry concerns Members of the Scottish Building Federation gathered in Glasgow on Friday 1 November to hear Minister for Business, Richard Lochhead, address the construction industry’s concerns about the challenges they are facing. The event came...
SBF President Euan Clark Warns that the Construction Industry in Scotland is Facing a Daunting Combination of Challenges
Concerns are growing within the Scottish construction industry in relation to the constrictions that the sector is confronting. Recent discussions with our Directors and Members have highlighted a dramatic reduction in tender opportunities alongside continued challenges in new project commencements. Contractors...
