Protect Yourself Against the Downturn and Get Ahead of the Game ; Wyn Prichard, Director of Constructionskills Wales, Advises Construction Companies to Invest in Training to Help Protect Themselves Against the Current Downturn and Be Fully Prepared for When Recovery Comes

Western Mail › January 30, 2009

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Surviving the economic downturn is a factor at the forefront of everyone's minds at the moment. In this current economic climate it is more important than ever for businesses to be investing in training for their employees to help themget through these difficult times, as well as putting them in a stronger position so they are ready for when the industry inevitably recovers.

The current climate is having an effect on some sectors more than others though; within the Welsh construction industry housing is not performing so well, but sectors such as infrastructure are still showing signs of strong growth now and in the future, and is also buoyed by Government spending on roads and transport. There is also the need to meet the increasing requirements of the new technologies, specialists, and sustainable green buildings agenda.

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Protect Yourself Against the Downturn and Get Ahead of the Game ; Wyn Prichard, Director of Constructionskills Wales, Advises Construction Companies to Invest in Training to Help Protect Themselves Against the Current Downturn and Be Fully Prepared for When Recovery Comes

With this in mind there are still thousands of new recruits needed to join the industry each year in Wales, as well as a significant demand for s...

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