Bovis in learning moves

The construction minister Nick Raynsford has endorsed a new initiative from Bovis that will enable the company to transfer best practice and management skills across the group.

The Bovis Self Development Programme (Bovis SDP), set up in conjunction with Middlesex University, offers high-level learning and the opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification. Containing 19 modules, written by Bovis managers who are experts in their subject areas, the programme embraces subjects as diverse as project management, commercial awareness and risk management. They are available to all Bovis employees in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific.

Speaking at the launch Raynsford said: "The SDP is an innovative route forward in achieving the types of changes proposed by Rethinking Construction and which the Government is supporting and promoting through the Movement for Innovation."

The programme is available on CD-ROM using multi-media, on 3.5in disc and in a limited format on Wingspan, the Bovis Intranet. On-line and telephone support services are available to all students.