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Build UK Updates Common Assessment Standard for 2025

29 July 25

Build UK has announced the release of Version 5 of the Common Assessment Standard (CAS).

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New ECS Revalidation Requirements from 2027 will Strengthen Safety and Competence

29 July 25

From 01 January 2027, new revalidation requirements will be introduced impacting those at operative level or above who are renewing their ECS cards.  

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ECS Industry Engagement Manager Supports Discussions on Competency and Apprentices in the West Midlands

29 April 25

This month Dan Woods, ECS Industry Engagement Manager, journeyed to the West Midlands to champion skills and competence in the Electrotechnical Training and Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) sector. 

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Chancellor Reeves Announces £600 Million Worth of Investment into Skilled Construction Workers

16 April 25

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an investment of £600 million into the construction sector to help train 60,000 skilled personnel by 2029.

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