Stop the Snags: Why DPC Installation Standards Must Improve – Now
Across UK construction sites, the message is becoming clear: poor damp proof course (DPC) installation is holding back quality housing delivery — and costing the industry dearly. The NHBC consistently cites DPC installation as the number one snag identified during key-stage inspections on new build homes. And yet, despite this long-standing issue, the construction sector […]
National Masonry Academy Joins CITB Employer Networks
We’re pleased to announce that the National Masonry Academy is now part of the CITB Employer Networks, a major step forward in making high-quality training even more accessible to the masonry and wider construction sector. As part of this initiative, CITB levy-paying employers can now access training through the Academy with 70% of the cost […]
Major Transport Investment in Sheffield Strengthens National Masonry Academy
The UK government has just announced a £15.6 billion capital investment package for city-region transport outside London—marking the single largest commitment to transport since 2015 As part of this, South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, will benefit from a £1.5 billion investment dedicated to renewing its tram fleet and extending franchised bus networks What This Means for the National […]
National Masonry Academy Achieves CITB Approved Training Organisation Status: A New Standard for Masonry Training
We are proud to announce that the National Masonry Academy (NMA) has officially been recognised as a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)—a significant milestone that marks a new era in high-quality, industry-led training for the UK masonry sector. This accreditation means that employers and learners can now trust NMA to deliver CITB-endorsed training that meets […]