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Construction Network

A construction industry with capacity and capability is fundamental to economic growth.

East Midlands Regional Economic growth is forecast to be at 2.6% annually until 2014 (emda 2006 Regional Economic Strategy) and consequently a trained workforce of sufficient size is vital.

There is a shortage of skills in the industry a real need to innovate and embrace new technology. This coupled with the drive nationally from the Major Contractors Group and the Major House Builders for a fully CSCS carded workforce, means that small and medium sized businesses must access training if they are to develop skills and to remain as approved sub contractors on main contractor lists.

The Network’s objective is to provide small and medium sized businesses with the following:

  • development grants for new technological advances
  • access to a wide range of training and education courses
  • access to see and experience new, high-tech equipment

Network success stories

  1. Nottingham joinery business grows with technology grant

    Published: 27/07/2008

    Specialist joinery manufacturer and building contractor, Bobbersmill based John Cawley Ltd has invested in the latest technology to increase quality and productivity.

Network News

  1. Chesterfield College students’ prospects boosted by new technology

    Published: 08/07/2008

    Students at Chesterfield College are reaping the benefits of using state of art surveying equipment funded by the East Midlands New Technology Initiative (NTI).

  2. New technology saves employers time and money

    Posted: 07/07/2008

  3. Construction builds success with new technology

    Posted: 26/09/2007

NTI network advisor

To find out more and to get help with your grant application contact:

  • Celia Payne
    NTI Construction Network Office
    Nottingham Trent University
    Burton Street
    Nottingham
    NG1 4BU
  • 0115 848 2977
  • Email Celia
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