Tag: construction qualification
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Gearing up to thrive in the low carbon economy
As chief executive of CECA Scotland (Civil Engineering Contractors Association), I relish the opportunity to contribute this guest article to be shared with Esteem Training’s network of clients, partners, supervisory and management candidates and SVQ ‘graduates’. Esteem Training’s working relationship with CECA Scotland stretches back well over a decade and we share many of the same values…
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Investment in training that mirrors a reputation for excellence
Much has been written regarding the talent shortfall looming for the Scottish construction industry due to the predicted departure of a significant cohort of experienced professionals eligible to retire over the next five years. It’s possible that this projected exodus of expertise may acutely impact the civil engineering sector, where large numbers of new entrants…
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The sky’s the limit for team training at Lee Glover Roofing
Many of us are familiar with the business development mantra that assigns top priority to developing robust professional networks and close working relationships that deliver mutual benefits for all concerned. The Dumfries & Galloway Construction Training Group (CTG), managed by Ian Wells, is a solid example of one such proactive construction professional development and networking…
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‘Steemies’ Year-end Team Day celebrates success and focuses on the future
Open, two-way communication forms a core element from the coaching and support tools with which we pave the way for our SVQ candidates to succeed in securing their career-boosting vocational qualifications. You may already be aware that the Esteem Training team likes to do considerably more than simply talk the talk. We like to walk…
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Dedicated teams deliver top dividends for D A Macdonald
Civil engineering firms based in Scotland’s stunning rural locations are accustomed to covering expansive geographical territories while delivering highly professional services to diverse and technically-challenging construction projects with unique logistical considerations not necessarily faced by their urban competitors. D A Macdonald (Contractors), based in Lochgilphead, Argyll is the area’s premier civil engineering contracting specialist.…
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Spring 2021 intake attracts record number of supervisory candidates
We are acutely aware that this year, and the past 12 months, have been – for certain people and companies – incredibly tough. It’s with not inconsiderable relief then that the industry likely welcomes the Federation of Master Builders’ recent announcement that: “Spring has brought green shoots of recovery in the construction sector, with a…
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Setting your sights on site management
Life can seem pretty stressful at times as we juggle family commitments, home schooling, changing COVID protocols and a rolling news cycle that rarely seems to deliver good news. With such a plethora of competing demands for our time, it could be easy to lose sight of long-term career goals while we focus, understandably, on…
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Bell Group’s stringent standards ensure lasting success
When your company is the UK’s largest family-owned commercial decorators and maintenance specialists, every link in your extensive supply chain has to meet the most exacting quality standards. Nowhere is this robust criteria applied more stringently than in training and development, since consistently high quality training – for a diverse and geographically-spread workforce – is…
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CALA Academy candidates ace CSS and CSM SVQs in record time
As a premium UK homebuilder, CALA Group have construction teams active year-round on sites all across Scotland, the Midlands and the South of England. Little surprise, then, that the company invests heavily in employee training and development to attract, support and retain a highly-skilled construction workforce. CALA’s Construction Academy of Excellence was launched in 2019,…