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With a growing shortage of experienced building control professionals, UCEM’s Building Control Surveyor Apprenticeship is helping to build a stronger future for the industry. The shortage of qualified building control surveyors has become an increasingly urgent issue, exacerbated by early retirements and career changes across the sector. In response, academic institutions like the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) are playing a...
The Department for Education (DfE) has released a list of top employers of apprentices, which includes the Armed Forces, BAE Systems, Amazon and Network Rail. Based on employers’ commitment to create new apprenticeships, the diversity of their apprentices, and the number of apprentices completing their apprenticeships, the rankings were unveiled by the new Skills Minister Baroness Smith last month during a special TV broadcast . The...
Discover how Adam Griffin, an Assistant Building Control Surveyor, won the prestigious Apprentice of the Year Award at the CABE Built Environment Awards. Starting as a novice in 2020, Adam’s journey at Assent Building Control is a testament to his exemplary professionalism and commitment. His impressive CPD portfolio, built while balancing work and a BSc Hons degree in Building Control, amazed the judges. Dive into his inspiring story,...