New centre of excellence secures grant from LEP
A new centre of excellence focusing on modern construction and digital technologies will be built at Chesterfield College after the scheme was awarded a £500,000 grant from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The new funding will allow Chesterfield College to create a new
£875,000 centre where local students are able to learn modern construction techniques such as building information modelling, as well as augmented and virtual reality. The investment will support the D2N2 LEP’s vision of greener homes and technology, along with more energy-efficient public buildings, with construction being one of the most important sectors to the regional economy. David Malone, deputy principal of the Chesterfield College Group, said:
“This funding will allow us to give local people the chance to develop the skills they need to be competitive in the job market as demands of the construction and engineering sector change.”
‘This funding will allow us to give local people the chance to develop the skills they need to be competitive in the job market’
The project is one of 10 across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to have
received funding from D2N2’s £44m share of the Government’s £900m Getting Building Fund. The programme of investment is being used to improve digital
infrastructure, support skills and career opportunities, and the transition to a low-carbon economy to drive economic growth following the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It will complement the current curriculum being delivered to teach advanced manufacturing and building techniques. It will offer learners the
opportunity to develop the skills which employers need to meet current and future demands in their sector. It’s hoped these new skills will enhance learners’ employment and career
development opportunities, as well as their earning potential. The facility will also support the growing demand from employers for a workforce well versed in new technologies and construction methods. With funding for the facility now secured, work will begin on the site and
ready to accept learners by April 2021. D2N2 chairwoman Elizabeth Fagan CBE said: “Through the Getting
Building Fund, D2N2 is investing in projects that will drive the regeneration of our regional economy, adapt to new opportunities, and create a more resilient economy for everyone. “I’m pleased D2N2 has been able to invest in this centre of excellence at
Chesterfield College. Ensuring our workforce has the skills to take advantage of ever more sophisticated and greener construction methods is an essential part of our vision for a cleaner and more sustainable economy.”
Willmott Dixon has pledged to have equal gender representation within management by 2030
Record growth for Netbiz Group
Digital agency Netbiz Group is celebrating a record 14.4% year-on-year growth by announcing two new office locations. The Midlands-based
business has been offering website design and development, as well as digital and offline marketing solutions, to clients for the past 16 years. The company - which has
Leading the way in diversity
Willmott Dixon was the UK’s highest-placed construction company in a European league table that recognised workplace diversity and inclusion. The contractor, which has a presence in the East Midlands via its Nottingham office, ranked at number 43 out of 850 cross-sector organisations in the Financial Times Diversity Leaders 2021 list. It was the second time the firm has featured, and
once again scored higher ratings than any other construction company for its approach to diversity, while it was also one of only 13 UK firms to appear in the top 50. The FT, aided by HR and recruitment experts, rated
15,000 companies across 16 European countries, based on online feedback from more than 100,000 employees. Willmott Dixon group chief executive Rick Willmott
said: "Our inclusion in the latest Financial Times Diversity Leaders list again puts construction on the corporate map as an industry that is making huge strides in its approach to diversity and inclusion. “This is important, as the industry is facing a skills
shortage so broadening the talent pool available is fundamental to ensure a sustainable flow of future skills.” Willmott Dixon has pledged to have 50/50 parity of
gender across all management levels by 2030 and is rolling out a series of initiatives to support inclusivity.
offices in Nottingham, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Birmingham and Manchester - is set to expand these locations with two more sites as part of its growth strategy. Thrilled to see the business
thriving, Netbiz Group managing director Will Hayes said: “Our 16th year in business was unpredictable to say the least but the Netbiz team approached it with resilience and dedication. We are so thankful for the support we’ve received from clients and fellow businesses.”
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