Weighing up whether it’s worth obtaining a construction NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)?
Regardless of whether you’ve already considered taking a construction NVQ or you’ve only just heard of this type of qualification, rest assured, we can help you to fully explore your options.
At SB Skills Solutions, our team of assessors has guided countless NVQ…
Working as a telehandler operator is a varied, practical, hands-on job that only requires a short training period and is rewarded with a good salary.
According to Talent.com, the average wage for a telehandler operator in the UK is £31,200 p/a (or £16 p/h). Entry-level positions start at around £28,000 p/a, while experienced telehandler operators…
Lifting equipment plays an important part in the efficient and smooth running of a construction site when used safely and according to the relevant health and safety regulations.
Lifting equipment is used to transport large, bulky, or heavy loads from one area to another.
Any person involved in the planning of lifting operations, or operation…
The Red CSCS Card is a temporary card issued to individuals working on construction sites.
The CSCS card acts as proof that they are working towards a relevant qualification for the job they are doing on site.
There are several types of Red CSCS Cards available, and one of these is the Red Apprentice Card.…
Careers in construction are diverse, offering opportunities to work using different skills across a broad range of projects.
Career paths in construction can, therefore, go off in various directions, depending on what type of training the individual chooses to take, to build up their experience and develop their skills.
Some of the major job roles…
If you want to work in the construction industry, you will need to meet certain minimum requirements, and this applies to becoming a construction labourer as well as other job roles.
The construction labourer role does not require a high level of qualification, but to work legally on a site, there are certain steps you…
The slinger signaller has a vital role to play on a construction site, providing essential safety directions and supervising lifts. The slinger signaller works closely with and alongside lifting teams.
This is a highly responsible job since the slinger signaller is acting as the eyes and ears of the crane operator. To become a slinger…
Operating a 360 degree excavator digger efficiently and safely requires specific skills.
The 360 degree excavator digger is a powerful piece of machinery used to excavate and move large objects in a construction environment.
The 360 degree range of movement makes excavators ideally suited for different types and stages of work in the industry and…
Tesla Roofing tiles with integrated solar panels are now going into production. After the 2016 announcement, the Tesla roofing tiles were expected to be the next best thing. More durable than the standard tile, easier to clean and containing an invisible solar panel that transforms the utility of your whole roof; these are expected to…
These are some benefits of eLearning in the construction industry Construction industry today is much more complex than it used to be in the past. In the recent past, especially, there has been an exponential increase in the complexity of the sector. The reason behind this complexity is the adoption and implementation of the International…
A construction career is a physically challenging career but is a financially rewarding one When you begin your career in the field of construction, you join a team of specialist people that work together to build a stronger foundation together. The recruitment process of every construction job will assess your skills including technical as well…
If you want to become a part of the construction industry, you need to know about these things It does not matter if you have some experience in the industry or you are a fresh graduate without any experience; there are multiple opportunities available in the construction industry. If you have decided to join the…
How to bridge the gap in skills in the construction industry? A new survey was conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) which reveals that the employers and companies are concerned about their ability to recruit people in the future. The Right Combination, CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey 2016 was published in July 2016.…
You need to have these qualifications and skills if you want to become a project manager The construction industry is booming these days. New projects and developments are being set up at a rapid rate and there are many roles in the construction sector which one can take. Almost every field or technology can be…
Some information on how the EU referendum has affected the construction sector The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed some figures which tell that there has been a decline in the construction output. This article is focused on providing the information regarding the effects of the EU referendum on the construction output. The results were…
