Category Archives: NVQ
Birmingham’s Retail Quarter Gets the Go Ahead for Construction
Even though economic situation in the UK is still precarious there are still a number of construction projects beginning or in the planning process. One such project is that of the Retail Quarter in Birmingham and this is good news for construction workers with an NVQ in Plastering, Tiling and Painting in Birmingham, as workers […]
Old News in Edinburgh Means Good News for Construction
There are constantly new construction projects being announced in the media, but every now and then there is one that truly catches our attention. A few years back, Edinburgh announced that in addition to other projects going on at the same time, they would be overhauling a 1960’s structure and turning it into a job […]
The Importance of a Painting NVQ in Manchester
Painters have several rare gifts; artistic talent, technical ability, patience, and an eye for detail. If you are a painter you know that you are often given projects that seem overbearing; a giant building waiting for paint and nothing but a paint roller to attack it with is enough to scare anyone. Some projects are […]
An NVQ Allows You to Make a Difference
As a skilled construction professional in Glasgow, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in peoples’ lives through your work. Though many (perhaps even you) don’t realise it, many of the buildings that are restored or completely reconstructed hold emotional value for many people and your hard work allows them to keep enjoying […]
A Construction NVQ Helps You Help the Environment
In the construction industry, there are often times when environmentally beneficial projects end up creating jobs unexpectedly. As a construction professional, it is definitely in your best interest to keep yourself up to date on all projects taking place—whether you think they directly apply to you or not. The waste water treatment plan currently taking […]
Construction NVQs for a Green CSCS Card
For a long time working in the construction industry was a relatively simple process. A worker could go to a construction site, seek out the foreman, ask about work, and get hired. There was always work to be done and not enough people to do it. Now, however, the situation has changed. Over 80% of […]
Painters Remaining Jobless for Lack of an NVQ
In the March 2007 edition of the Financial Times it was stated that the number of skilled construction workers in the UK was not enough to meet demand and would not be for at least the next 5 years. Workers were being brought in from several other areas to meet job demand while many local […]
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