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Whilst June is a time for celebrating our #pride, we must also acknowledge the sacrifices that have been made and the progress that still needs to happen in our industry and beyond.  If the construction industry is to tackle the skills shortage, it needs to show young people from all backgrounds that a career in construction and the built environment is right for them and welcomes them with open arms.
In addition, women make up only 14% of the construction workforce.  Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups make up just 5.4%.

Last night’s Prime Ministerial Address set out a new level of mitigation aimed at addressing the rampant spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Whilst mobile plant is typically operated by men on site, the girls at FACT are all qualified plant operators and we never miss an opportunity to demonstrate our competency! 

CITB Skills and Training Fund. The training team at FACT have over 20 years industry experience in facilitating, claiming and managing training grants and funding applications on behalf of our clients.

Being busy has become a marker of success and productivity, but are we really as busy as we think we are?  And, more importantly, does that busyness equate to productivity?

Where are all the women?

While industries such as engineering, software and construction are crying out for skilled workers, why are women continually underrepresented, unsupported and uninspired?

If you’re a man in Britain, the most likely cause of death before the age of 50 isn’t a car crash or a heart attack. It isn’t cancer, or terrorism, or a drug overdose. It’s yourself. 75% of all suicides in Britain are male, and if you work in construction, you’re at higher risk than most.

Managing health and safety doesn’t have to be complicated, costly or time-consuming. Making sure you’re up to date with the latest Health & Safety procedures is now easier than ever.