Employers and education providers including schools and colleges have been urged to join forces to showcase the job opportunities available in construction and attract a wider range of employees, including young women, into the sector.
Apprentices talk about their experience
Brooke and Cameron Moir
After continuously hearing from big brother Cameron, 20, a third-year joinery apprentice, about how much he enjoyed his apprenticeship at City Building, 17-year-old Brooke was determined to follow in his footsteps.
City Building Launches it’s Apprenticeship recruitment during National Apprentice week
City Building has launched its recruitment for 60 apprenticeships to work within the Construction Industry during National Apprentice Week.
City Building wins award for customer service
Glasgow-based construction firm, City Building, gained a prestigious Customer Service Excellence award, following a rigorous independent assessment.
Picture is bright for City building painter and decorator
City Building painter and decorator Aiden Dearie has taken first prize in a prestigious national decorating competition.
City Building joiner swaps tool belt for title belt
A City Building joiner, who carries out essential maintenance work at the Emirates Arena, will return to the sports stadium later this month, but this time he’ll be laying down his tools to get into the boxing ring.
Scottish Cabinet Secretary visits City Building
As part of celebrating the Real Living Wage, Michael Matheson, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity visit City Building on Tuesday 6th November to speak to our apprentices. Alongside our new Chair, Cllr. Allan Casey they heard first-hand the excellent opportunities available for our young talent to grow.
Why young people don’t have to choose between higher education and apprenticeships
Article written by Dr Graham Paterson
Executive Director, City Building
CITY BUILDING DOUBLE AWARD WINNERS AT THE GLASGOW BUSINESS AWARDS
City Building were double award winners at last night’s Glasgow Business Awards organised by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.
Apprentices provided with the tools for success
City Building has enhanced its reputation as one of the largest employers of young people in Scotland by offering permanent jobs to 97% of their graduating fourth-year apprentices.
More than 50 joiners, electricians, painters and plumbers have been retained in response to growing demand for City Building’s services within the city. In the first year since the joint venture with Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group City Building has enjoyed a notable surge in its workload as private and public clients continue to invest in refurbishment projects throughout the city.
