Tag: kathryn lennon johnson
Who Has the Time to be Nice?
Posted onSolving the skills gap in construction has been a topic of heated discussion for over a decade. And, although the recession inevitably shook the foundations for the sector, nothing has really changed in all that time. Change of any kind takes consistent focus on the end goal, strategic steps, regular measurement against progress. And flexibility […]
Top Tips for Engaging with Schools – You Won’t Believe #7
Posted onFor school pupils, it can often seem impossible to know exactly what your options are, especially as careers advice is not consistent between schools. Schools are motivated and targeted to meet certain levels of education which is absolutely essential, but the 15 hours they set aside every year for employability skills, confidence building and career […]
Why is the skills gap in construction so hard to solve?
Posted onMuch is made on a very regular basis about the problem of the skills gap in construction. But that’s not really the problem – that’s the RESULT of the problem.
BESS Presentation Event, 19th March
Posted onFollowing last week’s successful roundtable debate with CIC, CITB, RICS, RIBA, ICE, STEMNET, RTPI, NAWIC, the Hot500, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham City University and Clarke Willmott, BESS will be hosting another event to present the next steps.