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In this podcast, you can listen to a discussion regarding the HSE’s latest construction initiative, which focuses on the risks…

From The Bosses to The Employees - everyone has responsibility for their own and others' health and Safety at work.…

Temporary Works – do you need answers to these 8 questions? What are permanent works? What are temporary works? Are…

Skills for Life - Multiply Free maths courses and activities Multiply is a government programme to help adults improve their numeracy…

Data Protection Webinar from Pretty's Solicitors in Ipswich Wednesday 6th December at 11am Navigating the UK's Online Safety Act -Ensuring…

There is a “much needed” new online learning tool designed to prevent work-related stress now available. Created as part of…

HSE -Health and Safety at Work Conference (online) - 8th November 2023 This year’s conference is focusing on four important…

Dyslexia Awareness Week - 2nd - 8th October Ten percent of the population are believed to be dyslexic, but it…

Click on the link for to see the article by Wasteonline UK for help in understanding the new regulatory changes…

Site inspections across Great Britain focusing on moving and handling materials. Construction sites are being targeted as part of HSE’s…

The School is completely FREE! To visit their website - click here. By registering with the school you will be able…

Introduction Leadership and management are key skills for all construction sites and an area where the industry has identified a…

Could there be an opportunity for your business? Plans to build Sizewell C received approval for their Development consent order…

DUST. IT CAN KILL. NOT TODAY. BUT YEARS DOWN THE LINE. DON’T RISK YOUR OR YOUR WORKERS LONG-TERM HEALTH. PROTECT…

CITB have identified that there is a need for leadership and management skills training in the construction sector based on…

What are Skills Bootcamps? Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life,…

Are you a CITB registered business in Norfolk and Suffolk and not sure who to contact at CITB?  Look no…

 UK Plant Operator of the Year - 2023 The event now established in its third year, attracts substantial interest from…

Thursday 13th July 2023 | 10:00am – 14:30pm Venue: High Lodge, Darsham Click here to read the full article by Sizewell…

Why join the Supply Chain Sustainability School? Joining the School is completely free and allows you to access thousands of…

Free E-Courses from CITB We wanted to make you aware of two free E-courses currently available through CITB, please click…

According to IPAF data, falls from the platform is one of the major causes of injury or fatality associated with…

This week HSE has launched a new campaign to remind people working in construction trades to manage the risks associated…

We have recently been advised that CITB have a New Entrants Engagement Team that provide advise to Construction Businesses regarding…

Pretty's Solicitors have made the following announcement:-  The Developers' Club is Back!  The networking club for professionals in the property, construction…

CITB has invested £10.5million in funding to support FREE Leadership and Management qualifications to all sectors of the construction industry!…

FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS – CAD FOR PROFITABLE TAKE-OFFS WITH HBXL ACADEMY We wanted to share an article about the new…

FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS – BUSINESS SKILLS FOR A THRIVING CONSTRUCTION FIRM WITH HBXL ACADEMY We want to share information from…

What is Productivity Improvement training? A 4 hour introduction to productivity improvement module developed for the UK Construction Productivity Taskforce.…

What do Men's Health Forum do? Carry out research regarding male health Raise Awareness about male health topics Advocate for…

Promoting Good Mental Health in the Workplace 10:30 to 11:30am on Tuesday 18 October 2022 - live virtual event Join…

Four Construction Group are running some remote (via zoom) Mental Health First Aid training remotely at a reduced cost to…

Pathways Training Fund If you are a Suffolk or Norfolk based SME, click on this link A5_facts_sparc15 to read the official…

BBI Services - Construction Productivity Improvement Workshops A practical collaborative workshop showcasing the core tools, techniques and underlying principles for…

We have been asked to share with our members the following message from DLPTF.- CONSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL LEADERSHIP FREE WEBINARS…

Apprenticeship Norfolk have some funding opportunities available please click on links below to access:- Access to Apprenticeships (A2A) provides grants…

Click here to access Scafftag's free equipment inspection guides and resources  for step by step guidance with relevant legislation, risk…

Thank you to Norwich FC and Norfolk and Waveney MIND for this video narrated by Stephen Fry raising awareness about…

HSE -Skin at work: Outdoor workers and sun exposure Here comes the sun is one of Helen's at NCTG favourite…

Managing the Risk of Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment for Workers on Site or Working from Home. 22 June…

APPLY NOW & UPSKILL YOUR WORKFORCE WITH A FLEXIBLE FUND FOR TRAINING The Supply Chain Skills Development Fund, an ESF…

The CSCS Smart Check app will be rolled out from April 2022, allowing all 2.1 million cards in the construction…

Do you or a colleague currently hold a CSCS IA card? That is a CSCS card issued under Industry Accreditation…

Time to shine – registration opens for SkillBuild 2022 The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK returns,…

Apprenticeships To mark National Apprenticeship week CITB have launched a series of apprenticeship toolkits to support construction employers with hiring…

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Have recently announced that they are adding another route to vital support by launching a…

Talentview has been designed by a cohort of organisations including CITB, Employers and Further Education Groups. It helps new entrants find…

Do you have workers that work for you on a casual basis? The law is changing and these workers must…

The HSE Guidance and Tools for Businesses The British Occupational Hygiene Society has worked in collaboration with the Health and…

NFB - Management Training Course Information. Did you know that the National Federation of Builders (NFB) are advertising a programme…

Are you thinking of taking on an apprentice in 2022? In 2022, CITB will be running a series of webinars…

Ways to check a CSCS card is valid Visit the official site for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, to find…

CITB recently released their Mental Health report and found that the risk of suicide among some site-based workers is 3…

It's Mental Health Awareness Week so we have been sharing useful information with our members and on our social media.…

We are very excited to announce we are working in partnership with Training First Safety to bring our members access…

This week is National Apprenticeship Week so we wanted to share with you a podcast we recorded as part of…

Neaco (Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach) aims to help young people from East Anglia with little or no experience…

We are very pleased to announce that we managed to raise a great £406.00 for the Trussell Trust over Christmas!…

We've donated our previous office computers to two local charities in Norfolk. The Matthew Project, a charity that focuses on…

CITB are conducting a consultation to find out which areas of support provided by Training Groups is most valued by…

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) have launched a new Talent Retention Scheme aims to  help talented individuals showcase their experience…

Lighthouse Club is The Construction Industry Charity for Mental Health. They run a 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline as well as…

Apprenticeships Norfolk new scheme, Recruit, Retain, Reward is designed to support Employers financially with either recruiting a new Apprenticeship or…

CITB are offering registered Companies varies means of support to help them through this CoronaVirus pandemic. This includes a suspension…

The Government have launched a new Apprenticeships campaign ‘Fire It Up’. It’s aim is to raise awareness and promote the…

With the first courses coming in September 2020, T Levels will be introduced as a post-GCSE option and are designed…

Planning has been approved for £9m Digital Technology Centre at City College Norwich with Construction of the new facility expected…

During our Christmas lunch John Farley our Chairman presented Roger Moy our Vice Chairman with an award as a “Thank…