Monthly Archives: April 2011

Some mixed news on the economy. The official growth figures for the first quarter of 2011 produced an overall  increase of 0.5%, keeping the UK economy officially out of recession, but the news for the construction industry specifically was a … Continue reading →

At The Construction Skills College we have a firm belief in teaching all the skills necessary to effectively undertake construction related tasks. This includes a solid grounding in the basics and a strong focus on effectively preparing jobs to make … Continue reading →

An interesting article recently posted highlights that DIY disasters cost British householders a staggering £2.1 billion per annum. If ever you needed a little spur to make sure you prepare and train yourself fully before taking on DIY tasks around … Continue reading →

A story right in our heartland of Stoke acts to emphasise the need to know what you’re doing when working on your plumbing at home. In this case 300 residents have been left without gas supply to their homes thanks … Continue reading →

A highly positive announcement of a new government funding stream in to the construction industry means that it’s a great time for acquiring or enhancing trade skill levels in order to tale advantage of the mini boom that this is … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Constructions Skills College blog. Here we’ll be keeping you up to date on topics relevant to the construction industry, trade skills and all the stuff that’s going on here at the college. We hope you’ll become an … Continue reading →