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TRAINING UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS BIM This year’s UK Construction Week will be addressing some of the key issues that could potentially prevent the industry from making the most of Building Information Modelling (BIM). With BIM evolving at a rapid pace, there are concerns over the government’s failure to enforce its mandate relating to the use of Level 2 BIM on all public sector projects, with many in the industry still unsure about what they need to do to comply. During UK Construction Week, the BIM Prospects Theatre – hosted by BRE – will seek to fi nd solutions and recommendations for training providers and the wider industry. There will also be talks on the practical delivery of Level 2, plus the latest developments relating to Level 3 BIM. In addition to the seminars, BRE will host the BIM Prospects annual awards ceremony in association with BIM Hub on Wednesday 11 October on the main stage from 5pm. The BIM Prospects Awards will celebrate a range of projects that have embraced BIM and demonstrated the advantages of adopting the latest technologies to design more effi ciently. These projects, including those certifi ed by BRE, will be selected by an independent panel of judges to receive a special award. For further information visit www. ukconstructionweek.com/register UKFAST GROWS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME Manchester technolo gy brand UKFast is growing its apprenticeship programme with the launch a fresh recruitment push throughout exam season. The number of apprentices at the fi rm has grown year-on-year, now totalling 60. UKFast CEO Lawrence Jones MBE is aiming to add a further 100 apprentices across his business group in the next year. The scheme offers qualifi cations in IT, software development, maintenance, customer service, events and facilities management. After four years, current and former apprentices make up a fi fth of UKFast’s team, with many working on projects delivering and supporting cutting-edge technology solutions to some of the biggest global brands. Candidates completing the two-year course have a 100% employment rate within the tech fi rm. Apprentices earn up to £16,000 a year while gaining qualifi cations and have the opportunity to earn signifi cantly more upon graduation. UKFast CEO Lawrence Jones commented, “What we’re seeing in our apprenticeships is that the candidates maintain the momentum they have after leaving school. This gives them a massive opportunity to hit the ground running and to be in a signifi cantly better fi nancial position than they would have been if they’d gone to university.” For more information visit www.ukfast.co.uk Lasnek. Because Quality Matters Stainless Steel Cable Management Systems • The stainless steel containment specialist • Choice of containment types & finishes • Bespoke manufacturing service • Large stock availability www.lasnek.com • [email protected] Lasnek Ltd, 1 President Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9NR Tel: [phone] ELECTRICAL CONTACTING NEWS - FEB 2017 - 224 X 159.indd 1 16/02/2017 14:45