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Filled with free resources for young people and parents alike, the FACT Learning Hub aims to support and encourage learning at all ages by providing fun resources, tasks and challenges.

If the last 6 months have taught us anything, it’s that ’normal’ doesn’t exist. In the face of insurmountable pressure, it’s time to trust the ‘rebels’ in your organisation to innovate and overcome.

We have worked hard to minimise the risks associated with COVID-19 to ensure your experience at our centre is enjoyable and as worry-free as possible

It’s a tough time to be hunting for jobs – use this quick guide to help you showcase your training and stand out among the crowd!

It is fair to say mental health awareness week hit us all a bit differently this year.  For some, working from home or taking on home-schooling responsibilities has added significantly to our worries and stress

Whilst June is a time for celebrating our #pride, we must also acknowledge the sacrifices that have been made and the progress that still needs to happen in our industry and beyond.  If the construction industry is to tackle the skills shortage, it needs to show young people from all backgrounds that a career in construction and the built environment is right for them and welcomes them with open arms.
In addition, women make up only 14% of the construction workforce.  Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups make up just 5.4%.

Last night’s Prime Ministerial Address set out a new level of mitigation aimed at addressing the rampant spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Whilst mobile plant is typically operated by men on site, the girls at FACT are all qualified plant operators and we never miss an opportunity to demonstrate our competency! 

CITB Skills and Training Fund. The training team at FACT have over 20 years industry experience in facilitating, claiming and managing training grants and funding applications on behalf of our clients.

Being busy has become a marker of success and productivity, but are we really as busy as we think we are?  And, more importantly, does that busyness equate to productivity?