Leading brickmakers, Ibstock Bricks has shown their support to the next generation of bricklayers by making a generous donation to Walsall College for the second year running. 8,075 bricks, worth around £5,600 will contribute towards the training of the college’s …
Students at Walsall College transferred their brick workshop skills to a desktop and VR headset for a digital sustainable housing design project. 3D designs of a futuristic residential property were created by 52 Level 1 students as a way for …
The West Midlands has a rich history, steep with beautiful historic brick buildings that are still home to important lines of work, even today. From libraries to public courts, there are lots of brick buildings that have stood the test …
Two-thirds of those running small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms are struggling to hire bricklayers as skills shortages within the industry have hit a ‘record high’, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Coupled with the announcement that the …
Lovell has recently appointed a handful of new trainees and apprentices to its Midlands region based in Quinton, as it continues to meet demand for new homes in the area. 2019 was a successful year for Lovell in the Midlands, …