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As we approach International Women's day, we just wanted to give a shout out to the amazing women working at the Akela Group companies: Akela Construction, Akela Plant, Akela Ground Engineering, Tala Training and DGM Surfacing. #INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY

Day Four #NAW2025 Meet Callum Gardner – Callum was enrolled on the apprenticeship programme with our surfacing company DGM Surfacing Limited. Q: How did you hear about the programme? A: I heard about the programme through my Dad and Uncle. Q: What interests you about construction? A: I have always had an interest in construction due to my Dad working in the sector. Q: How’s the programme going? A: I am enjoying it, work with a great bunch of guys and every day is different. Q: Where do you see yourself in the future? A: I’m not sure, the industry has a lot to offer and will see how it goes. Q: Would you recommend the programme? A: I would definitely recommend the Akela apprenticeship program to anyone who is looking to make a start in the construction industry. Tala Training Ltd

Day Three of #NAW2025 Meet William Greenfield – William gained a place on the Akela Construction apprenticeship programme from one of our employability partners. Q: How did you hear about the programme? A: I heard about the programme initially though my friend who is also an apprentice here. Routes to Work then informed me that an opportunity had opened up at Akela which I jumped at. Q: What interests you about construction? A: I enjoy the variety of the work, day to day. I also enjoy manual work as opposed to office life. Q: How’s the programme going? A: I am finding the program beneficial with the hands-on learning and training I am receiving. I’m enjoying working with the site team and have had made many new friends. Q: Where do you see yourself in the future? A: I still see myself working in the construction industry, hopefully gaining more skills, experience and qualifications to work my way up to achieve all that I can. Q: Would you recommend the programme? A: I would definitely recommend the programme. It has worked for me, as I myself had been recommended and feel I have thrived since arriving.

Day Two of #NAW2025 Meet Jack Brownlie – Jack was enrolled on Akela's apprenticeship programme in 2024. Working alongside his father, Jack is very enthusiastic and enjoying both site training and college work. Jack has become a valued member of the Akela Ground Engineering Limited team. Q: How did you hear about the programme? A: I heard about AGE through my Dad, who has worked in piling for a number of years. Q: What interests you about construction? A: The construction sector is exciting and fast evolving. There is always something to do and learn about. Q: How’s the programme going? A: Very well, the training I have received so far has been great, both at the construction college and onsite. Q: Where do you see yourself in the future? A: Leading piling teams and working across the UK. Q: Would you recommend the programme? A: Yes 100%, to everyone.

To kick off National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Akela will be providing a daily insight into our apprenticeship programme and showcasing some of our apprentices. Meet James Quinn – James was enrolled on Akela's apprenticeship programme in January 2025 and is already demonstrating the key attributes required to progress and have a successful career within the Construction sector. Q: How did you hear about the programme? A: I was made redundant and my aunt told me about the youth build programme. I heard about Akela Construction and the opportunities they provide to young people. Q: What interests you about construction? A: I’m very much a hands on individual which is an essential attribute for construction work. I’m interested in the build process and the various stages from groundworks through to handover. Q: How’s the programme going? A: This is one of the best places I have worked. The lads are amazing and have helped me enormously and helped me settle in. Q: Where do you see yourself in the future? A: Working in construction and having a successful career. Q: Would you recommend the programme? A: Yes, to everyone. #NAW2025

National Apprenticeship Week is almost upon us, offering an ideal opportunity to highlight our successful apprenticeship programme. With over 20 professional and trade apprenticeships ongoing, the Akela Group are aptly placed when it comes to promoting the benefits of an apprenticeship programme. Look out for the latest news and progress of some our apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2025

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Great article from Project Scotland today on our new ABeam Precast Ground Beam System. Akela Ground Engineering Limited Akela Ground Engineering Ireland Limited

Merry Christmas from everyone at Akela Group, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients, suppliers and sub contractors for their continued support this year and look forward to building on this in 2025.

Good to have the candidates from the CECA Scotland Academy back with Akela this week for a short classroom session before site visits for practical briefings.