We are thrilled to announce that tool provider Milwaukee have backed our Build Academy project by supplying a full range of tools and equipment for our learners.
Milwaukee is a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, and accessories for professional trades. The toolmaker has been designing equipment trusted by builders, electricians, and engineers for nearly a century. Their support ensures that every learner at Build Academy will now train using the same high-quality tools found on professional sites.
Equipping learners for success
Thanks to Milwaukee’s donation, learners will now benefit from using the latest cutting-edge tools giving them valuable experience working with the latest tech.
The full range donated includes a full range of saws, sanders, nail guns, impact drivers as well as all the hand tools and measuring equipment - everything needed to deliver real, site-ready training.
About Build Academy
Build Academy is a pilot programme developed by the FMB in partnership with the CITB and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. It gives 20 young people the opportunity to develop site ready skills that really prepare them for employment within small and medium-sized businesses, smoothing the transition to employment and ensuring they’re ready to make an immediate impact to their future employers. The training curriculum has been put together in consultation with FMB members, making sure our learners gain relevant knowledge and skills for the SME sector. The ultimate goal is to help these learners secure apprenticeships and full-time employment by July 2026.
Why Milwaukee’s support matters
Backing from Milwaukee has enabled us to expand the skills we can teach the learners at the academy, making sure they have the right skills to join an FMB member as a valuable addition to their team.
Gary Stringer, Relationship Manager for the Academy commented:
“When learners train with the same tools used on professional sites, they’re ready to hit the ground running from day one. There’s no adjustment period or learning curve once they start work they already know how to use the tools safely and efficiently. Thanks to Milwaukee’s support and the high-quality tools they’ve supplied for the Build Academy our learners are taking another step towards being site ready”
Get involved
The Build Academy is only possible with the support of members and partners who want to invest in the future of construction. If you‘re interested in providing a work placement for a learner or giving some time to teach at the academy please contact tompeardon@fmb.org.uk.
Authors
Tom Peardon
Tom represents the London membership of the FMB championing their interests to key industry stakeholders in London and providing a support to the membership.
Tom has eighteen years of experience working commercially in construction media including fifteen years on the CIOB publications Construction Management and BIMplus. Tom has also worked on the Architects’ Journal, the Architectural Review and the Association for Project Safety publication the Project Safety Journal.
Tom holds a degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Roehampton.
