On Thursday (25th June) we marked our fifth year SBCSG Awards, bringing together apprentices, employers and industry partners at Swansea.com Stadium to celebrate the next generation of construction talent across South Wales.
The awards celebrate the achievements of apprentices, new entrants and emerging talent who are making a positive impact across the South Wales construction industry. This year, the Scaffolding Apprentice category features two nominees from Spartan Scaffolding, both of whom have demonstrated exceptional dedication and progression throughout their apprenticeships so far.
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We are delighted to announce the trade apprentice nominees for our annual SBCSG Awards, taking place on 25 June at the Swansea.com Stadium.
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We at Swansea Bay Construction Support group are delighted to announce the technical apprentice nominees for our upcoming awards, which will take place on 25 June at the Swansea.com Stadium.
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Here at Swansea Bay Construction Support Group (SBCSG), we are recognising Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging open and honest conversations about mental wellbeing across the construction industry, and by sharing practical steps that can help people look after themselves and those around them.
April brings Stress Awareness Month, a reminder to pause and consider the realities of working in construction and the importance of looking after the people who keep the industry moving. At Swansea Bay Construction Support Group (SBCSG), we recognise the importance of supporting wellbeing across the sector and encouraging open conversations around mental health.
As Women in Construction Week shines a spotlight on the vital role women play across the industry, members of the Swansea Bay Construction Support Group (SBCSG) are proud to highlight the contribution of women working on the Margam Connection project in Margam and Port Talbot. Delivered by Laing O’Rourke for its client National Grid, the
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This Women in Construction Week, we at SBCSG are shining a spotlight on the women at one of our member companies, MSG Labour & Plant Ltd, including Gemma – who play vital roles in construction, particularly in operations, helping ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently. Across Swansea and the surrounding region, our members are creating
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Across Swansea and the surrounding region, our members are helping to create environments where women feel welcomed, valued, and able to build long-term careers – from apprentices starting out on site, to those developing specialist trade skills, as well as women moving into technical, supervisory, and leadership roles. By encouraging more women to step into construction careers at every level, they are helping to shape a sector that better reflects the communities it serves and is stronger for it.
One example of this commitment in practice can be seen in the support given by one of our members, JG Hale Group, to their apprentice Elanwen, who is at the start of her journey into the construction and electrical sector.
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At Swansea Bay Construction Support Group (SBCSG), we are proud to support our community through partnerships with local organisations and by creating apprenticeship opportunities for young people entering the construction industry. Through our strong partnerships with Ospreys Rugby Academy and Cyfle Building Skills, we help develop dual career pathways that allow academy players to gain valuable skills and qualifications – supporting life beyond professional rugby or providing a secure pathway alongside their playing careers.
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