A free training programme designed to help SME builders adopt technology has been launched.
Solving Tech for Small Builders is a three-month training programme funded by the CITB Impact Fund. It offers practical support to help SME builders choose, test and implement the right technology for their business.
The programme has been created by Construction Coach and CITB levy payer North London Loft Rooms, supported by delivery partners Limes Consulting and RLB Digital.
Maria Coulter BEM, founder of Construction Coach, said: “Having worked with more than 300 businesses in the last 10 years, most builders I work with want to be able to get more information out of their heads, be able to take a step back, have better work/life balance, have more professional systems and processes in place and be more profitable.
“Many business owners lack the headspace to research and test solutions, making guidance and support essential. Unfortunately, while there is an industry drive to embrace digital, there is very little practical support to help businesses do it.”
The Solving Tech for Small Builders programme starts with a launch event on 8 April, followed by a session exploring technology on 13 May with a wrap-up on 24 June. There will be 90-minute weekly online training sessions every Tuesday morning.
Participants will create a tailored roadmap, ensuring that their chosen solutions align with their business needs. The organisers envision those joining the programme becoming part of a community of like-minded small builders, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Following the initial programme, a self-paced online version of the course will launch in September, providing continued access to digital transformation resources.
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