Training can be a nightmare to arrange. First you have to decide what courses are required, then you have to match courses to times that are convenient for the people who need to be on them. And that's before you've thought about the expenses claims for accommodation or travel.

It's becoming abundantly clear as time goes on that we cannot carry on doing business along traditional lines. Sustainable business means promoting a healthier, long-term future not just for your firm but for the country and world as a whole.

The Construction Industry Training Board are a bit like Ronseal. They do exactly what it says on the tin. They offer training across all areas of the construction industry. From environmental management to temporary works they have an extremely comprehensive catalogue.

The academic life is not for everyone. Whilst some learn best in a classroom with books and computers, others learn best through trial and error, practice and perfection. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training have long been recognised as a great way to learn construction skills. But whilst being able to do a job is great you still need to be able to show that you can do the job and obtaining a qualification is the most sure-fire way of doing so.

What courses do I need to get my Green Labourer's Card

A short answer does exist. Two of the most common routes to the question we get asked the most are explained...

There comes a time in your career when the boredom sets in, you feel as though you’ve done everything many times over and you are ready for another challenge...

Once your health and training course is complete, toolbox talks are essential for continuing your development and sustaining your knowledge.

In our last post we discussed why toolbox talks are beneficial to a construction site team. In this article, we explore what makes a talk effective and engaging.

This is the first in a series of three articles which covers toolbox talks.

We have plenty of options for busy labourers, supervisors and managers who need to find a local training course that fits their hectic schedule. Read on to find out more.