introduced in partnership with group‐training organization East Coast Apprenticeships and public training provider Skills Tech … the world. Emphasizes that, in order to address skills shortages for international construction, training methods must be … improved. Highlights a possible way forward. Originality/value – Illustrates how a training partnership has sought to provide …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe an award‐winning training program at Scottish building contractor … has achieved. Findings – The paper explains that the company constructed its own purpose‐built training center as a base … for much of the so‐called Team Lakesmere training, which aims to boost quality practice among the labor force, reduce …

shortage of skilled workers in the fast‐growing South African construction and engineering industry by training people of its … own. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the reasons for the training, the form it takes and the results it … has achieved. Findings – The paper considers several training methods, both on‐ and off site, and looks at more innovative …

relevant accreditations. Design/methodology/approach – The background to the training, the form it takes and the results it is … shifting attitudes to training, with employers playing a greater role in ensuring that their employees have the necessary … accreditations. Practical implications – The value of a partnership arrangement that R&D Construction has forged with training …

The construction industry may not be fully prepared for growth because of the lack of training in recent years. Reports …