A Melvin

CITB Advisor for Aberdeenshire & Shetlands @CITB_UK. These views are my own.

[CITB Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CITB_Scotland]

💰 £1.3m invested to help support 1,000 job starts across the Highlands and Islands through our Scottish Academy for Construction Opportunities (SACO) commission.

Find out more about our exciting joint venture with @cne_siar and @BarnardosScot 👇

https://t.co/ZUBLMvBl2E

[CITB Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CITB_Scotland]

Congratulations to Camphill Architecture & Development for winning the 'Home/Building Improvement' award at the recent North Scotland @tradesawards 👏

Here's Billy Baxter, CITB Customer Engagement Manager - Scotland, presenting the award.

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[Construction Skills Certification Scheme @cscs]

There's still time to register for today's CSCS Smart Check webinar, which will detail everything you need to know ahead of the app's rollout in April.

Register for free here: https://t.co/HeDWotNkYE

[R Davidson Banchory @r_banchory]

Finishing off Scottish Apprentice Week with a piece from Barrie 😊💙 👇
#teamRD #ScotAppWeek22 #thefuture

[Go Construct @GoConstructUK]

SkillBuild is back! 🎉

If you're a #Construction #Apprentice or #Trainee, it's your time to shine because registration for the largest multi-trade skills competition, #SkillBuild2022 has opened. @worldskillsuk

Registration is open until April 1st 🔗 https://t.co/TgMgYiAhnU

[Go Construct @GoConstructUK]

Have we got you hooked on #EngineeringWeek? 🙌

When Graduate Apprentice Civil Engineer, Ver-se, first started off in the industry, he couldn't believe how much went on BTS. He finds it rewarding to know he's left his mark on a project.

👉https://t.co/Y3mZu0Zr3k

[CECA Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CECA_Scotland]

Our National Bard was a true champion for investment in upgrading Scotland's road infrastructure. Happy Burns Night! #BurnsNight

[Laura Stoddart @stoddart_laura]

Would you like to be involved in shaping the future of Construction Apprenticeships in Scotland by participating in online workshops? See below for details on how to join....
#Construction #apprenticeships #careers #future

[Open Doors - Get into Construction @OpenDoorsWeek]

There are already more than 140 events registered for this year's event and if your organisation is yet to get involved what are you waiting for!

Help us showcase the industry by uploading your sites and virtual events by next Friday 24 September:

https://t.co/udM5UqppB9

[CECA Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CECA_Scotland]

Did you know that the UK's largest rock ramp has been built on the River Almond? 🐟

Like a natural river bed, the ramp lets salmon & other species pass a weir in Livingston, improving the area's biodiversity #ScottishCivils

@LoveWestLothian @ScottishEPA @ForthRiversT @AECOM

[Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @BE_STbuild]

We are collaborating with over 20 organisations on 26 October 2021 for a special, one-day online conference on Scotland’s transition to net zero – Scotland’s contribution to #COP26: a joined-up Just Transition.

Get involved in the conversation: https://t.co/xnT9EIZefe

[Go Construct @GoConstructUK]

Let's bust some construction myths!

"Construction is just for boys"

This is not true! There are over 320,000 women work in the UK #ConstructionIndustry 🎉

Want to understand more misconceptions of the industry? 👇👇

🔗 https://t.co/QBXZbbmPPk

[CECA Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CECA_Scotland]

NEW CONSULTATION: @H_S_E is consulting on changes to PPE regulations for limb workers. Employers can share their views at https://t.co/3p33fV2qxR

[CECA Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CECA_Scotland]

Scott’s previous employer was hit badly by lockdown but thanks to @Official_McLH he’s now got his apprenticeship back on track! Find out more about how CECA helped the @HWU_GA student find his dream role at https://t.co/Ckc6quv0yd

[CITB @CITB_UK]

We’re excited to support the launch of #GreenJobsTaskforce 💚

The report issues a call to arms for Government, industry and the education sector to take action to deliver on the promise of a green industrial revolution and #NetZero! 💪

Read more
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https://t.co/9RLjz8UHbK

[CECA Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CECA_Scotland]

Sadly this news will not come as a surprise to many CECA Scotland members. Nobody should have to face abuse simply for doing their job. https://t.co/5wkh91vI9q

[Go Construct @GoConstructUK]

Have you tried out our career explorer quiz? 👀

If you're thinking about a new career, our quiz could help guide you to the right one based on your skills and personality.

Give it a go and let us know what results you get 👉 https://t.co/SNsqJrjWG1

[Go Construct @GoConstructUK]

Are you up for the @EricWrightGroup challenge? 🔍

Complete a virtual induction, learn about some of the roles in construction and what your options are in the industry.

It's a virtual taste into the start of life as a construction worker 👇

🔗 https://t.co/Ho3EHkbGH9

[Go Construct @GoConstructUK]

With over 170 different roles to choose from in construction, there’s bound to be a career for you!

You could be designing affordable housing, laying the foundations for cities or marketing a big project 🚧

🔗 https://t.co/EZCQii8rJH

[CECA Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CECA_Scotland]

Scottish contractors need much greater visibility of future work in order to plan ahead and invest in the workforce so the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool is a welcome step in the right direction.

https://t.co/zomVPNe9nD