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The Building Centre
31 March 2008
This centre is a lot more than just a source of information and research on construction.
New Year Resolutions
23 January 2008
Year 11 and over? It’s time to apply for an apprenticeship and look for a job to start your training.
Making your mark
13 August 2007
Have you made your mark? Perhaps you fancy a scout around our specially designed Bebo page?
School Holidays? Bored?
13 August 2007
We have some great construction online games to help you wile away the school holidays.
Life changing results
13 August 2007
Doesn't seem so long ago that exams took over your life.. but now its time for the results.
Positive Image, Positive Results
19 June 2007
We are always working to improve people's impression of the Construction industry using a campaign we call Positive Image.
bAlert calling
19 June 2007
Share your stories, experiences and projects in the Construction Industry.
Last chance to win a Wii
19 June 2007
The win a Wii competition closes on 2nd of July so you only have a short time to submit your entry.
Want a degree in construction but don't want the debt?
02 April 2007
We're dedicated to ensuring that the construction industry has a talented, qualified workforce for the future.
How will you make your mark in your community?
02 April 2007
Imagine the pride you would feel standing next to a structure that you helped to build, knowing the difference it can make to people's lives.
Great opportunities at NCC
02 April 2007
Due to finish your GCSE's or A-level this summer? Can't decide whether to carry on learning or go straight into a job in construction?
Are you a dab hand with a Wii?
02 March 2007
A lightening fast texter? Ever thought how you could use these skills in an exciting career?
Big Bucks Winner Jonathan Fletcher
02 March 2007
Scholar Jonathan Fletcher collected his prize money for winning the first ConstructionSkills Scholarship Competition.
Want to continue in education and do something practical?
02 March 2007
Well now you can with a Programme Led Apprenticeship.
How do I choose the right A-level or Highers options?
02 March 2007
There is no fail-safe formula that can provide the right answer to this question for everybody.
Scotland's Careers & Jobs Fair
01 March 2007
Scotland's Careers & Jobs Fair is recognised across Scotland as the annual interactive forum for careers and recruitment.
African adventures on BBC One
05 February 2007
Has the recent BBC One series Mission Africa inspired you to get into construction?
Construction’s a great option
05 February 2007
Decisions, decisions! If you’re in Year 9, it's probably time to pick your GCSE options and it can be difficult trying to work out what to opt for.
Mission Africa on the BBC
02 January 2007
The programme, airing on 3rd Jan, BBC1, 8.30pm, follows a group of young construction workers who gave up six weeks of their lives to help develop a game reserve in Kenya.
New Year, new challenge...
02 January 2007
...to get more women into the construction industry. It's a man's world, but it doesn't have to be.
UCAS deadline fast approaching
02 January 2007
January 15th is the main deadline for University applications to UCAS, so if you're applying for a construction and the built environment degree don’t miss out.