The Black Country attributes are strengthened further by the integrated support from a wide number of Regional bodies:
Advantage West Midlands
Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands. Set up to transform the Region through sustainable economic development by identifying where the greatest impact can be made either by targeting need or investing in success.
Advantage Offsite
Advantage Offsite is a forward thinking initiative that has been set up to develop the region's expertise in offsite and modern methods of construction. The programme aims to develop new and existing offsite manufacturing businesses and will pro-actively promote and assist the development of the offsite manufacturing supply chain with the AWM Region.
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation, offering a range of business support services and networking opportunities designed to meet the needs of owners and managers.
The Building Technologies Cluster
The Building Technologies Cluster is a strategic arm of Advantage West Midlands focusing on the development of innovative construction solutions in the region.
www.buildingtechnologieswm.org.uk
Business Link West Midlands
Business Link West Midlands provides comprehensive information and advice to help businesses make the most of their opportunities.
The Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard. The LSC is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.
West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence
WMCCE provides specialist business improvement assistance specifically to help West Midlands businesses in the construction and building technologies sectors. Eligible businesses can benefit from subsidised, or in some cases fully-funded, business improvement services. The Centre supports the Region's industry-led Constructing Excellence clubs and delivers the Regional demonstration programme to showcase innovation and best practice.
Skills Advantage
A groundbreaking initiative focusing on developing the skills of business leaders and managers within construction related companies in the West Midlands Region, including contractors, architects, construction clients, housing associations, developers & manufacturers. All training is provided free to eligible companies.
Explore Offsite
An exciting series of overseas Trade Mission visits to explore 'offsite construction best practice'. Advantage Offsite have collaborated with UKTI & leading offsite industry consultants Mtech Group to establish this programme that will engage with Regional clients, designers, manufacturers, contractors, constructors to demonstrate best practice offsite technology and world-class manufacturing.
