GLASGOW—July 17, 2007

City Building (Glasgow) LLP has received a 50% funding contribution from Scottish Enterprise Glasgow for use in a Management Development programme. Formerly part of Glasgow City Council, the recently formed construction company are already the fifth largest in Scotland with over 2,000 full-time skilled professionals, and are strongly committed to delivering firstclass training and lifelong learning.

44 employees will take part in the two-year HNC course in Construction Management, delivered by Glasgow Metropolitan College. The development course, finishing in 2009, will also include Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) health and safety training, and a Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) training partnership course.

The comprehensive health and safety development programme will cover construction planning and surveying as well as human resource management and site administration. It is hoped that an increase in entry-level jobs will be achieved within apprenticeship programmes as a result of the programme.

The total investment in the Management Development programme is in the region of £240,000.

Managing Director of City Building Willie Docherty commented, “We are delighted to have received this funding from Scottish Enterprise Glasgow as it will allow us to continue to deliver on our commitment to quality training alongside our partners at Glasgow Metropolitan College. We welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with organisations who share our commitment to developing people and giving them the opportunity to help deliver excellent service across the nation.”

Stephanie Young, Senior Director Scottish Enterprise Glasgow commented, “City Building are an ambitious company with tremendous growth plans for the future. SE Glasgow is delighted to support their Management Development programme which demonstrates their commitment to training and lifelong learning.”

Media Enquiries
Please contact Mel Brookes, City Building’s Marketing Manager in the first instance on +44 (0)141 1287 1956, +44 (0)7734 597296 or e-mail melanie.brookes@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk

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