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The Swansea Bay Construction Support Group Awards marked employers and industry partners at
Swansea.com Stadium to celebrate the next generation of construction talent across South Wales. The evening shone a spotlight on apprentices and new
entrants working across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot, recognising the progress being made at the start of their careers in the industry, alongside the employers supporting their development. Hosted by beloved Welsh singer-songwriter and composer, Mal Pope, the event also served as a reminder of the opportunities available within construction, highlighting real success stories and encouraging more people to consider the sector as a long-term career path. Established in 2012, the Swansea Bay Construction Support
together to provide affordable training and development opportunities. Funded through grants, the group supports members in maintaining high professional standards, with access to subsidised training and initiatives such as the Shared Apprentice Scheme playing a key role in that work. On the night, awards were presented to standout apprentices
Property services specialist Bell is marking a key milestone for its highly successful Safer Homes Initiative. Working in partnership with major housing providers, the scheme has engaged with over 1,000 residents across the country on ways to maintain a safer, healthier, and more secure home – with a particular focus on damp and mould. Launched in 2024, Bell’s Safer Homes Initiative is a
community focused programme designed to provide proactive and practical expert advice to tenants to help them look after their homes, stay safe, and avoid scams and fraud. It is delivered service, and home energy advisors. To date, the Safer Homes Initiative has worked with housing
providers including Orbit, LiveWest Homes, Glasgow West Housing Association, the London Borough of Camden, and Places for People, and has welcomed over 1,000 residents to the friendly and informative sessions. One of the key areas of focus is damp and mould, which has
become nationally important with the introduction of Awaab’s Law. This legislation has highlighted the risk that mould can present and requires social housing providers in England to timeframes. The law currently covers all emergency hazards as well as damp and mould, expanding to include additional hazards in October 2026 and further still in 2027. The Safer Homes Initiative complements this formal
compliance activity and supports the preventative aims of Awaab’s Law by empowering residents. The sessions help them to understand how everyday behaviours, ventilation, heating and moisture management can reduce the risk of damp and mould from developing or reoccurring. Bell is a specialist in this area, and its Damp and Mould
services have been designed with these obligations in mind – supporting registered providers across the UK and Ireland to identify issues early, remediate effectively, and protect tenants from potential risks.
support local communities is something that is central to Bell and our Safer Homes Initiative is an important part of that. We are delighted that the scheme has been embraced by so from not only the expertise of our team but also advice on a wider range of important health, safety and wellbeing issues.”
from SBCSG member companies including ASW Property Williams, Craftsman Flooring, Spartan Scaffolding Solutions, Swansea Council and Tilbury Douglas. While all shortlisted nominees were recognised for their
achievements, a number of individual awards were also presented to highlight exceptional performance, commitment, and contribution within their roles. Liam Miles from Tilbury Douglas was named Best Technical Apprentice; Nathan Taylor Gravell from Spartan Scaffolding was awarded Best Scaffolding Apprentice. The event was supported by leading names in the construction and training sector, with Alpha Safety Training and PCR Global as headline sponsors, alongside Barry Training Services as Trophy Sponsor.
to step back and recognise the exceptional effort being put in by apprentices across the region. What stands out each year is not just their progress, but the commitment from employers and training providers who continue to invest in developing new talent and creating real opportunities within the industry.”
course of their training is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Many of them are learning on live projects from day one, and it’s that combination of support, real-life experience and willingness to learn that really helps drive their progress and prepares them for long-term careers in the sector.”
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