John Roper says we could do with learning from the Germans when it comes to apprenticeships to solve the workshy pandemic and the skills shortage. In Germany, every student has a career path underpinned by an apprenticeship – even if a student is going to university, their path will pass through an apprenticeship.
Have you ever noticed that within any sector, some companies seem to be everywhere at once? Their vans are on the road, their websites are easy to find, their names litter the trade magazines. Meanwhile, other capable businesses struggle to get noticed. The difference is rarely luck or skill. In fact, it is brand, writes Andrew Scott.
Blow the whistle
As a confidential built environment reporting system highlights safety concerns, the Council for Aluminium in Building says flagging issues is essential to effect cultural change and achieve greater competency across the construction sector writes Chief Executive, Nigel Headford.
ONE partnership
Listers is a name synonymous with development and growth. Renowned as a longstanding and well-respected window fabricator in the UK, Listers also offers an extensive range of composite doors options. Ed Humphreys reports.
Party up in Leeds!
Morley Glass is once again the main sponsor of the 2026 North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, an increasingly important community fundraising event which takes place on 1011thApril at North Leeds Cricket Club in Roundhay.
The glass working wizard
Three Tenon vertical washing machines are the latest addition to UA Glass’ ongoing programme of machinery investment with Flat Glass Solutions, which amounts to a total of nearly £1m over the last two decades.