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Support for the Construction Sector

About Building Growth South West


Building Growth South West was developed to provide skills and training to construction SMEs across the South West.

We have extensive experience in supporting small businesses and are committed to enhancing the construction landscape through training opportunities, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).

Our team works with a wide range of partners to provide opportunities along with a network of SMEs, large construction employers across the region, expert training providers and local authorities across the South West of England.

Over 50% of all housing built over the next 5 years will be delivered using digital methods of construction but only 17% of the supply chain have any digital capabilities related to modern methods of construction (Mark Farmer review 2017).

It is now at the point where digital competency is undermining innovation, hampering productivity and inhibiting the uptake of training within construction”

Philip Stott – YTKO Project Director

What skills can we prepare you for?

Understanding of digital skills and how it can enhance your services

Increasing your business offering to clients

Guidance on funding opportunities

Employment-led workshops

Upskilling your workforce through free training and resources

Understanding the importance of digital skills for your business

Providing comprehensive training and resources for your workforce

Strengthen your local network

Which project is right for you?

Do you own or work for a small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) in the Construction Industry based in the South West?

What can Workforce for the Future do for me?

What is Workforce for the Future (WFTF)?

WFTF was developed to address the skills gap in the construction industry.

We have connections to the supply chain, training providers, local authorities across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Bath.

We’ll provide engagement, skills and training to SME’s across the South West region.

Our Mission

  • Improved skills within construction qualifications, training landscape and SME employers.
  • Improved leadership and management skills within existing construction qualifications, training landscape and SME employers.
  • Ongoing networks to improve the support from training providers for SME’s to access funding to make the business case to invest in upskilling.
  • Resources for improved MMC skills tailored for all SME’s, particularly within the construction sector across the South West region

Who is Workforce for the Future (WFTF) for?

WFTF is for Construction SME’s in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath areas, interested in taking part in fully funded training.

If you are an SME based in Devon, our DESME programme may be for you.

What can Digital Enablement for SMEs (DESME) do for me?

What is Digital Enablement for SMEs (DESME)?

DESME was developed to address the digital skills gap in the construction industry.

We have connections to the supply chain, training providers, local authorities across Devon and Plymouth. We’ll provide engagement, skills and training to SME’s across the South West region.

Our Mission

  • Improved digital competency within construction qualifications, training landscape and SME employers.
  • Improved leadership and management skills within existing construction qualifications, training landscape and SME employers.
  • Ongoing networks to improve the support from training providers for SME’s to access funding to make the business case to invest in digital upskilling.
  • Resources for improved digital training tailored for all SME’s, particularly within the construction sector across the South West region
  • Opportunities for students and learners to secure placements in local SME’s to maximise their digital capabilities and make extensive impact within the organisation.

Who is Digital Enablement for SMEs (DESME) FOR?

DESME is for Construction SME’s in the Devon and Plymouth area interested in taking part in fully funded digital training.

If you think you fit one of those categories then get in touch. We’re ready to hear from you.

If you are an SME based in the West of England, our WFTF Programme may be for you

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Phone

0800 169 6563

Email

info@building-growth.com

Address

Upper Office, Hems Mews, 86 Longbrook Street, EX46AP