Category Archives: News
Tradepoint/B&Q 3 for 2 offer
Starting Friday 15 August, B&Q/TradePoint are offering 3 for 2 on Dulux, Valspar and Leyland interior paint instore and online (www.trade-point.co.uk), PLUS your 10% off with your discount card on top of this offer.
Offer ends 27 …
Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges
Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges
The government has named 10 specialist Construction Technical Excellence Colleges to train more than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers by 2029 as part of the public commitment to construction and …
SQA to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland
A major reform in Scottish education will see Qualifications Scotland take over from the SQA by Autumn 2025. The new body aims to better reflect the needs of learners, educators, and employers – with a stronger focus on collaboration and …
Tradepoint/B&Q 25% off Tool Hire
Starting 8 August 2025, 25% off Tool Hire PLUS your 10% off with your discount card on top of this offer.
Offer ends 8 September 2025. …
Superwood
Can a modified wood be stronger than steel? Superwood starts with regular timber, which is mostly composed of two compounds, cellulose and lignin. The goal is to strengthen the cellulose already present in the wood.
Government Plan for Small and Medium Sized Business
The Government has launched a new plan to back small and medium-sized businesses, including proposals to tackle late payment culture and reform retention clauses in construction contracts.
The Department for Business and Trade is now running a 12-week consultation which …
Tradepoint/B&Q 15% off weekend
Starting Friday 1 August, B&Q/TradePoint are offering 15% off everything in store and online (www.trade-point.co.uk) when you spend over £75, PLUS your 10% off with your discount card on top of this offer.
Sale ends Tuesday 5 August …
Qest Autumn Grants
QEST’s autumn grants round is now open.
Funding of up to £18,000 available for craftspeople
QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK.
Celebrating 35 …
Expression of Interest – Regional Leadership
Expression of Interest – Regional Leadership
The IOC is looking to establish 6 regions, which will each commit to hosting a member event and a competition for students within the region each year. These would be similar to the IOC’s …
~~ Final Year Student competition ~~
Any colleges planning to nominate a final year student for the competition, the closing date is tomorrow. Thank you to all of the colleges who have already responded.
IOC colleges – do you have