Construction York

24/02/2026

The Construction York project was closed in March 2025.

A full account of what was achieved by the Construction York project is available here:
https://constructionyork.co.uk/construction-york-report/

For more information about careers in construction, please visit:

Kickstart your Construction Career | Talentview Construction
https://talentview.org/construction

Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire - Y&NY Growth Hub
https://ynygrowthhub.com/skills-bootcamps-in-york-and-north-yorkshire/

13/01/2025

Calling all Construction Contractors!!

Construction York is working closely with Schools in York to support students 🔎finding and ✅ accessing work experience opportunities.

We currently have 3 marvellous Year 10 students in York that are seeking 2 weeks of work experience to support the continuation of their studies and ambitions to enter the construction industry in the future. 📈

If you, or someone you know, work for a company that can support 1 (or more) of these students with a work experience placement, in a construction or engineering related role, please get in touch! 📲

The agreed start date for their work experience is Monday 03rd March 2025.

If you are able to support 1 (or more) of these students with a work experience opportunity, please contact [email protected] with:

· a brief description of your business,
· a nominated point of contact,
· a note on whether you would like additional support through construction York to arrange the work placement and communicate with candidates on your behalf.

20/12/2024

FREE TO ATTEND: ⛓️Supply Chain for Good: Building a Better York, Together.

🦺 If you are working in Construction, in York - sign up below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supply-chain-for-good-building-a-better-york-together-tickets-1115478338739?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Ready to shape the future of York's construction industry? Join us in February for an exclusive event that will connect you with leading principal contractors and industry experts.

With the city about to embark on several key housing developments 🏡, large scale commercial projects, plus retrofitting works, there will be an increasing number of opportunities for skilled construction workers in the York area.

Local businesses have a huge opportunity to grow, and this growth can positively impact York, its residents, and its communities.

Explore a range of upcoming opportunities and learn about the increasing importance of social value from the people who will be responsible for delivering key projects within the city . Hear from industry leaders as they share their visions for the future and discuss their commitment to community engagement and sustainability. And, crucially, find out how social value initiatives can benefit your own business.

From seasoned professionals to those just starting out, this workshop will provide valuable information, contacts, and support for your business's social value efforts.

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to:
🛜💬Network with key players in the industry
👩‍🎓Learn from experts in social value and sustainability
📈Grow your business and make a positive impact on York

CHY Consultancy will be on hand to provide expert advice and support on navigating the social value landscape.

By collaborating on socially responsible supply chains, we can both grow our businesses and benefit York, its communities and residents.

12/12/2024

Mental health first aid training now available FULLY FUNDED for construction businesses in York! 😊

This is a fully accredited course to help your employees get better at:

– Understanding and identifying mental health factors that can affect employee wellbeing
– Spotting triggers and signs of mental health issues
– Providing reassurance and support to colleagues

Having mental health first aiders on your team is a great way to look after your workforce – and it counts as social value too!

Find out more about this course and everything else on offer via Construction York this week here ➡️ https://constructionyork.co.uk/opportunities/

🦺🦺🦺 Construction York is run by CHY Consultancy, supported by City of York Council and funded by the UK Government. 🦺🦺🦺

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Mental Health First Aid Accredited Course
A practical skills and awareness course on mental health
Date: 2nd and 3rd December 2024
Mode: In-person
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded

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Level 3 Award in Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant circuits)

Recognised by the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies

Start date: 25th February, 2025
Duration: 3 consecutive Tuesdays
Venue: York College
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded
Requirements: A minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience.

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Level 5 Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
Become a TrustMark approved Coordinator in compliance with PAS2035

Mode: Online, self-paced
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded
Requirements: A Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment, experience of working in construction/built environment (minimum of 2 years within the past 3 years)

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11/12/2024

📈⬆️ More and more businesses and construction contractors are getting involved with ! Thank you and Amanda Davidson (HR Manager, Simpson) for sharing why this is so important for the sector and local area.

From big contractors to SMEs – if you’re based in York, we need you!

We can:
🦺 – Give you access to our talent pipeline
🏡 – Connect you with (and help you work better with) harder to reach demographics
🥾 – Make your social value targets easier to hit than ever

And we can help you shout about the great work you’re doing too 📢

The Construction York project runs until the end of March, so if you’ve been meaning to get round to speaking to us – don’t delay!

Get in touch (e-mail) ➡️ [email protected]

Construction York is run by CHY Consultancy, supported by City of York Council and funded by the UK Government.



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“Construction York is about training people for real jobs… actually finding out what’s needed and providing targeted support and training”

“No matter what your current skill level or aspiration is, there should be something there for you if you want to explore it.”

“I don’t think we’ve had something with such a strong construction focus and so many different parties involved before.”

“We need to work together to show that construction is a proper job, and gives you, if you are willing to work hard, the opportunity to earn some serious money.”

Amanda Davidson, HR Manager, Simpson.

Find out more and get involved…. [email protected]

09/12/2024

It’s been great to see contractors like Caddick Construction Limited showing support for .

We're getting more and more individuals trained up in key construction skills – what we really need now is for employers to get involved with jobs, apprenticeships and work experience at the other end!

Construction York can:

🦺 – Give you access to our talent pipeline
🦺 – Connect and integrate you with harder to reach demographics
🦺 – Simplify meeting (or exceeding) your social value targets

And we can help you shout about the great work you’re doing too 📣

The more we can get construction companies – big and small – involved and connected with hashtag , and with each other, the more we can achieve.

🏡 If you’ve got construction projects coming up in the York area - get in touch!

Drop us a line at: [email protected]

Thanks for chatting to us Debbie Watson! Thanks Caddick!

06/12/2024

This is what it's all about! 👏 ❤️

We're over the moon to have been able to support Steve on his retrofit journey – and fantastic that W T Hall are now able to offer a two week work placement to help more people learn and develop.

Could your company do the same? Get in touch! 📲🤙
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"A super busy period at W T Hall builders and some very exciting news. After helping Zero Carbon Harrogate with there homeowners event, and currently going through a big phase on our current extension in .

In-between this I owe a big thanks to Adam Harper helping us and putting me in touch with for more training on my and journey as I already have my Passive House Institute tradeperson certificate my next step has been the Passivhaus retrofit delivery course, which I completed.

It was extremely informative and great to speak to other people about their issues and problems from design to getting over the issues on site as well learning even more in Passivhaus and retrofit.

Construction York are also helping some of my subcontractors with the Passivhaus Bitesize course, so we can be happy more people are on site, all on the same page working towards the goal of delivering the best project possible.

I'm also doing a 15 week part time course on Cad in construction to help me progress working along side architects & desingers in projects to help develop the best performance build possible and also mindful of what is going to be the most cost efficient method for clients budgets in delivering that performance.

My Grandad always said you never stop learning in this game, and I truly believe his words and will continue to keep learning and improving.

With this in mind and wanting to share my knowledge and help others, we are happy to announce we are offering a 2 week work placement for anyone wanting to come along and work alongside me and see how a small team dedicates themselves to delivering a high standard of retrofit and general works."

link is here:
https://constructionyork.co.uk/opportunities/work-experience/

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Thanks Steve! 🦺🏡

16/11/2024

Quiz time!❓ 💡 Do you know what percentage of women work in the construction industry in the UK?

As of 2023, it’s 15.8%.

That’s actually a big jump up from 12.6% before the pandemic.

But it’s still not a lot, is it?

And a tiny 9.2% of those women are working in higher paid roles.

Think Circle’s Women in Leadership course is designed to help more women progress in (and into!) leadership positions.

Not only will you learn how to identify your leadership style and develop the tools to move your career forwards, you’ll be joining a brilliant community of women who are also working in the construction industry, and forging a support network for the future.

If you’re a woman living in North Yorkshire and you’d like to progress your career (or if you know someone who fits this description!), you can find out more and sign up for the January cohort at:

https://constructionyork.co.uk/opportunities/women-in-leadership/

Full funding available for York businesses.

Construction York is run by CHY Consultancy, supported by City of York Council and funded by the UK Government.

Women in Leadership is run by Think Circle and The Coders Guild.



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5 great reasons to sign up for the Women in Construction Leadership course.

1. It's designed for and facilitated by women. You'll learn how to address the unique challenges and opportunities women face in leadership roles.

2. You'll learn from industry leaders. The course is led by experienced professionals working in leadership positions in construction and tech.

3. You'll develop key skills – including effective team leadership, persuasive communication and strategic thinking.

4. You'll build a network. Get to know other women with shared experience in the construction industry and gain peer support.

5. There's no cost for individuals – and full funding available for York businesses.

🦺 Sign up to hear about more opportunities at
constructionyork.co.uk

15/11/2024

🤨🤨🤨⁉️ To answer a handful of your questions...

1) How much do I have to pay for training through Construction York?

Nothing. Zero. Free. Zilch. 💰



2) How do I book onto a course?

✉️✅ Register online and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

3) I need a CSCS Card to work in construction, can you help?

✅ Yes! Get in touch and we can support you in getting your CSCS Card. 👷🏻‍♀️👷🏾‍♂️

4) What type of training can you provide? 🧠

🦺 We try our best to support all construction-related training. But don’t be fooled by the word ” construction”. The construction industry is incredibly broad and includes groundworks, architecture, computer-aided design (CAD), landscaping, retrofit, electrical, plumbing, bricklaying, plastering, environmental… and many, many more!

5) Who qualifies for funding through Construction York?

If you are a resident of York 🏠, work for a construction-related business in York 👔, or work on a construction project currently active in York 📍, it is very likely that you will qualify for our support.

Our fund is available to individuals and businesses in York who want to enter, or grow within, the construction industry. 📈

6) Do I need to take time off work in my current job for training? ⏰

Not always, no. We can support you in attending evening classes for some subject areas. Of course, full-time courses will need your full attention. We would also suggest discussing your training ambitions with your current employer. 🌇

14/11/2024

Want to upskill in CAD (computer aided design)? 💻 ✒ Now's your chance! We've got a 15 week course starting next week - fully funded for York residents.

We've still got our fantastic training courses available too – whether you're a beginner or already working in retrofitting, you'll find something to suit your level. 🏡

Head over to https://constructionyork.co.uk/opportunities/ to see all training currently on offer with Construction York and for more details on how to apply.

💻 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Course
Date: 19th November 2024 – 13th March 2025
Mode: Online (15 weeks)
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded
Please note that applicants must not have undertaken any skills bootcamps in the last 12 months.

Passivhaus Bitesize course 🏡
Design-focused introduction to low energy builds. No prior knowledge required.
Date: Running monthly from December 2024
Mode: Online (4 x 2hr workshops and 15hrs self-study)
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded

Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson course 🏰
Supervisory or management level.
Date: Running monthly from December 2024
Mode: Online (x4 sessions + 2 hr exam)
Open to: York businesses and residents
Cost: Fully funded

Got a construction training opportunity you'd like us to promote?
Email us [email protected]

13/11/2024

🦺 'YEAR 11 TASTER DAY' 🦺

Ever wondered what goes happens behind the hoarding on a live construction site? 🏗️ Ever thought about how you get into the Construction Industry?

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ME TOO! 🤔

💙 Good news for you, Construction York are supporting a 'YEAR 11 TASTER DAY' hosted by our wonderful construction colleagues at Simpson, Caddick, Equans, and Sisk.

THIS IS NOT ONE TO MISS‼️

If you'd like to get involved, know someone who might, or would like some support filling out your application, get in touch or comment below. We will be happy to help you take the next steps towards a career in construction.

You can also reach out through our website: www.constructionyork.co.uk