Construction crash courses planned
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The UK Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) hopes that it will be able to play a role in overcoming shortages of skilled labour in the construction industry by running 10-week intensive courses in the key construction professions. The organization is aware of the need to consider how these courses could be run alongside existing training and the extent to which they would be compatible with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme. The CITB is developing this approach as part of its commitment to addressing the construction industry's concerns.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Buyers picket Prowting over defects
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Prowting Homes is facing protests from residents on its Acorns Estate in Ashford, England, and its Sovereign Harbour estate in Eastbourne, England, about the quality of workmanship on its new homes. The company has promised that the defects will be rectified, but residents feel that it is taking far too long for this work to begin. Andrew Wainwright, the company's south-east region managing director, admits that there have been some difficulties, but feels that some of the residents' claims for compensation are not reasonable.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Derby launches MBA in construction
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The School of Engineering at Derby University, England, has linked with Derbyshire Business School to develop what it believes is the first MBA qualification in construction in the UK. The course, to begin in Sep 1998, will be aimed at construction professionals who wish to gain additional qualifications. Students will study both traditional MBA modules and courses specific to construction, including project organization and management and commercial management in construction.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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