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Stay informed with the latest developments in construction training, workforce development, and innovative AR technology solutions transforming the industry.
We took TrainAR to InstallerSHOW 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham, and the response floored us. A stand packed all day with engineers, trainers and merchants, all asking the same question the industry keeps asking: how do we fix the skills gap?
Every TrainAR account now ships with the Agent Toolbox: five tools the on-glasses assistant can use on any job. Voice-driven forms, vision tools, web search, SMS and email. All hands-free, all included.
Parts Arena, the UK’s most widely used boiler and heating parts catalogue, is now built into TrainAR. Exploded diagrams, manuals and live part lookup, hands-free on the AR glasses, the moment an engineer needs them.
UK Construction Week London returns 12-14 May 2026 with a first-time CITB collaboration and a dedicated ConTech & AI Stage. Inside the lineup that puts the skills crisis front and centre.
On 28 April 2026 the UK government scrapped the EPC requirement, extended the scheme to 2030, and made air-to-air heat pumps eligible at £2,500. Here is what every heating engineer needs to know.
A 36-month Level 3 apprenticeship dedicated to heat pump and low-carbon heating installation, with a £22,000 funding band per apprentice. The first proper structured route into the renewables workforce.
A comprehensive guide to CITB grants, apprenticeship funding, Innovate UK programmes, and Skills England initiatives available for construction training providers in 2026.
During National Apprenticeship Week 2026, the government unveiled 13,000 apprenticeships and T-level placements across construction, backed by a £20bn School Rebuilding Programme. The biggest skills push in a decade.
Analysis of the UK Government's £600 million investment to train 60,000 construction workers by 2029 and transform the industry.
How green skills training is transforming construction to meet net zero targets and deliver sustainable infrastructure.
The UK construction sector faces a massive labour gap of 251,500 workers by 2028, according to CITB, representing a structural crisis affecting housing, infrastructure, and retrofit projects.
Examining how Brexit continues to reshape the construction industry's labour market and the innovative solutions emerging to fill the gaps.
Explore Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) training for the UK construction industry. Learn prefabrication, digital manufacturing, and innovative building techniques.
Master construction project management with comprehensive training covering planning, scheduling, cost control, and digital tools for project success.
Master modern construction health and safety training. Learn risk assessment, safety management, and innovative training approaches.
Master digital skills for modern construction. Learn BIM, data analytics, IoT, and emerging technologies transforming the industry.
In a sector grappling with labour shortages, ageing workforce, and higher technical demands, construction apprenticeships are more than a route—they are a necessity.