Crawler Crane Operator pay rises by a whopping 54% in the last two years, compared to 11% for the rest of the construction industry since the Brexit referendum, according to staffing software company. The Construction industry is a fast-paced industry that sees changes in construction techniques, and popular projects. However, Crawler Crane Operators have seen an astronomical increase in average…
The first wave of Large capacity machinery and Forklifts are coming to the construction industry. Electrification is commonplace in the modern era with things like cars and busses seeing increasingly large battery sizes that enable them to run for full days without recharging. Wiggins Yard eBull Forklift: XL Lifts The New Wiggins Yard eBull Forklift is…
Credit: Sky News Common School Science Equipment found to contain Asbestos! Gause Mats used in common secondary school science experiments have been found to contain asbestos. Gause Mats containing asbestos have been sold by two companies to schools around the UK. These common pieces of science equipment are used in tandem with bunson burners which…
Forklift Drivers for Hardware store stop robbery through heroics and quality forklift operation Credit: GreenEarth/Youtube Although we work with forklift operators often through our popular Forklift Training and Forklift Courses, we have never seen anything like this! A group of wannabe robbers were stopped in their tracks when attempting to escape by a group of…
Here’s how to handle the most common health and safety hazards on house building sites Construction of any sort requires a lot of planning, patience, resources, time and management. In addition to being very difficult, construction jobs are really dangerous too. There are several health and safety hazards present on the site which can really…
Beamish Museum’s new project expected to create around 100 construction jobs Beamish Museum is an open air museum in England. It has been around for quite a while and now is planning to expand. The project is expected to cost around £18 million and will bring around 100 new jobs related to construction. The project…
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…
The construction sector in the UK finally returns to growth but still needs more growth The construction sector is one of the most diverse and broad sectors. It is one of the few such sectors which offer work and growth to everybody. In addition to being diverse, the construction sector is also one of the…
You must always keep up to date with your skills! It’s important to remember that although you may have been granted the job, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be fully equipped to handle the job for the rest of your career. In the workplace, tasks and expectations are always evolving, particularly when it…
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…
SB Skills Solutions Ltd are pleased to announce another successful partnership with Knowsley College and Jobcentre Plus in the creation of a Logistics Skills Academy. The academy will help provide trained CPCS Dumper and Roller drivers to a leading Construction Company based in Manchester. Commenting on the partnership, Operations Director Neil Beaumont was pleased that…
SB Skills Solutions ltd are proud to announce they have purchased their first UNIC 295 Compact Crane. The crane which can be used for either Compact Crane Training or can be hired out with or without the operator. Operations Director, Neil Beaumont comments – ‘This is a big step for SB Skills Solutions Ltd as we aim…
SB Skills Solutions Ltd are pleased to announce we have signed a contract with Calderdale College to provide Intermediate/Higher Skills Training to companies based within the Greater Manchester regions. This contract starts in November 2016 and is for an 18 month. The programme is further proof of SB Skills Solutions Ltd success at delivering high quality…
Starting Civil Engineering after graduating Civil engineering is an amazing job and qualification to have as you are involved with creating architectural buildings to train stations to stadiums and to other amazing even historic buildings like the millennium dome! When you graduate, and start your first job as a civil engineer you are taking on…
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…
