“We have to skill our people. Not only because it helps productivity and efficiency, but because socially and morally it is the right thing to do,” stressed Sir Digby Jones, director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Speaking by video message at the Fifth National Training Awards for the hvac industries, he told delegates: “The building services industry is at a crucial moment in its development. Your sector is absolutely at the forefront of skilling young people into the world of work, and helping those already in work go to the next level.”

Stuart Lyon, vice-chair of SummitSkills, said: “Continual learning and development of employees is vital if we are to grow and maintain a thriving workforce for the industry.”

The event also saw the presentation of 13 awards including Incorporated Engineer of the Year, the National Student Engineer of the Year and the Alfred Manly Management Award. The winners are pictured above with Stuart Lyon and SummitSkills chair Simon Bartley.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor