Archive | 2021

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Free event gives insight into Austria’s expertise in Positive Energy Districts

12/02/2021 The concept of Positive Energy Districts is increasingly being considered as a means of powering clusters of the UK. Professionals and students with an interest in areas including energy, architecture and urban planning can tap into world-leading expertise in a free online event, the GBS Expert Talk Series – Positive Energy Districts. Organised by […]

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Make a sound career choice with new acoustics apprenticeship

10/02/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A pioneering apprenticeship, designed to train the acousticians of the future, is planning to take its first intake of students later this year. The Acoustics Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship has been developed as an employer-led, industry initiative, with support from the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and the Institute of Acoustics […]

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Materials degree apprenticeship set to welcome first students

9/02/2021 A new degree apprenticeship targeting the next generation of materials scientists and engineers is welcoming its first students this year. Co-ordinated by the Applied Materials Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Company (AMRICC) in Stoke-on-Trent, the scheme is the first of its kind in the UK. More than fifty companies – employing around 40,000 staff nationwide […]

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Trade body sets out the building blocks to a successful apprenticeship for trainees

8/02/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A leading trade body is signposting the opportunities for a career in the building materials industry to mark National Apprenticeship Week. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is highlighting the apprenticeship route as a gateway to a wide variety of roles, which offer exciting future prospects. Although often under the radar when […]

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Supply issues impacting on construction sector

27/01/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A shortage of construction products including roofing materials and timber is starting to impact on the building industry, according to a leading industry trade body. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) – whose members represent a £38 billion slice of the construction industry supply chain – has received reports of August availability […]

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Challenge in the short term, but hopes of swift recovery

26/01/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The British Furniture Manufacturers’ latest Economic Review outlines the impact of a third COVID-19 lockdown and the challenges posed by Brexit – but pinpoints indications of a speedy recovery in the spring. Managing Director of the BFM, Nick Garratt, examined figures released by the Bank of England and the Office of […]