Grinling Gibbons School Careers Day

Supporting Reach Society, Alpha BSE engaging with 400 school children, aged 10 to 11 at the Grinling Gibbons Primary School in Lewisham.  The young people ended the day with a transformed view of the potential pathways open to them. Ms Cynthia Eubanks, Executive Head Teacher, expressed her delight with the number of students who said they were now […]

Alpha BSE Training Annual Students Awards Ceremony 2014

            2014 annual awards ceremony at Alpha BSE Training celebrated the success of over 200 students and apprentices. 20 Special Awards were given to those who have shown incredible commitment to their studies, excelling in work-based learning activities, as well as overcoming barriers and difficult personal circumstances. Employers and partners […]

Capital faces desperate shortage of skilled workers for projects

Vital London infrastructure and housing building projects worth tens of billions of pounds are in jeopardy because of a crippling shortage of skilled workers, a report warns today. Armies of trained bricklayers, electricians, plumbers and carpenters are needed to prevent hugely costly delays to flagship schemes across the capital. The study, co-authored by consultants KPMG […]

A Giant Leap for Women Engineers

More than 860 people working in transport, engineering and technology have set a new world record for the most people performing a jumping high-five at the same time. The record attempt, which took place at Horse Guards Parade on Tuesday, was one of a number of events to celebrate National Women in Engineering Day. Also […]

Construction Companies Must Invest In Skills and Technology

Construction companies must invest in skills and technology or risk losing work to overseas completitors, an industry expert has warned. KPMG head of infrastructure, building and construction Richard Threlfall said the growing pipeline of UK work would be won by foreign firms if businesses failed to make a long-term investment in their workforce and technology. […]