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Updated: 29/10/2026
How Much Does a CSCS Card Cost? 2026 Prices | DT Hughes
Find out how much a CSCS card costs in 2026, including the £36 card fee, the £23.50 health, safety and environment test, and what else to budget for before you apply.
Updated: 27/10/2026
Lost CSCS Card? How to Get a Replacement | DT Hughes
Lost your CSCS card? Check the My CSCS app first, as your digital card is accepted on site. If you need a physical replacement, it costs £36 and keeps the same expiry date.
Updated: 27/10/2026
Red CSCS Card: Trainee and Apprentice Routes | DT Hughes
Find out what a red CSCS card is, who can apply, how the trainee and apprentice routes work, how long the card lasts and why it cannot be renewed.
Updated: 20/10/2026
Electricity Network Training and SPEN Authorisations
What training you need to work on the electricity network, from site cards and first aid to jointing assessments and SPEN authorisations, and how the authorisation process works.
Updated: 19/10/2026
SSSTS or SMSTS: Supervisor vs Manager Course | DT Hughes
Not sure whether you need the site supervisor course or the site manager course? Find out the difference between SSSTS and SMSTS, who each one is for, how long they take, how long the certificates last and which one you need for your role on site.
Updated: 19/10/2026
Construction First Aid Course: What It Covers | DT Hughes
What a construction first aid course covers, the difference between Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work, how long training and certificates last, and how many first aiders a construction site needs. Plus how DT Hughes trains its own teams through the Training Academy.
Updated: 09/09/2026
How Long Does a CSCS Card Last? Renewal Guide | DT Hughes
Everything you need to know about how long a CSCS card lasts and what to do when yours is running out. Most cards last five years, though the first Green Labourer card only lasts two. You can renew from six months before the expiry date, it costs £36, and it takes minutes through the My CSCS app. It also covers what you need to hand before you start, what happens if you leave it too late, when you should be applying for a different card rather than renewing the same one, and why red cards cannot be renewed at all.
Updated: 26/08/2026
Getting Into Construction as an Adult | Career Changes & Paths
It is not too late to get into construction. Here are the courses, routes and first steps for adults starting a construction career in Liverpool, whatever your age or experience.
Updated: 31/07/2026
What Qualifications Do You Need for Construction? | DT Hughes
What qualifications do you need to work in construction? From CSCS cards and NVQs to apprenticeships and degrees, here is what each role really requires.
Updated: 24/07/2026
What CSCS Card Do I Need? Types and Colours | DT Hughes
Confused about CSCS cards? This guide breaks down every card type and colour, from the Green Labourer card through to the Black Manager card, explaining who each one is for, the qualification you need, and which health and safety test to sit. Includes how to progress from one card to the next and where to get CSCS training in Liverpool.
Updated: 15/07/2026
Vacuum Excavation vs Traditional Digging | DT Hughes
Compare vacuum excavation and traditional digging on safety, speed and cost, and find out which method is right for your site.
Updated: 09/07/2026
House Extensions in Liverpool: What You Need to Know Before You Start
Planning a house extension in Liverpool? Find out what to consider before you start, from planning permission and costs to choosing the right builder for your project.
Updated: 09/07/2026
What Is Civil Engineering? What Engineers Do | DT Hughes
What is civil engineering and what do civil engineers actually do? A guide to the discipline behind our infrastructure, from utility networks and drainage to the groundworks beneath buildings, plus how to get into the industry.
Updated: 24/06/2026
What Is Traffic Management and Why Sites Need It | DT Hughes
Traffic management keeps workers, drivers and pedestrians safe around roadworks and construction sites. Here's what it involves, when you legally need it, and how Chapter 8 sets the standard for getting it right.
Updated: 19/06/2026
Groundworker Jobs Liverpool: Career Guide | DT Hughes
Our guide covers what the role involves, pay, progression, and how to get into groundworking in the UK.
Updated: 10/06/2026
Groundworks Liverpool: What's Involved & When | DT Hughes
Our guide covers what groundworks include, when they happen, foundation types, and how to choose a local contractor.
Updated: 02/06/2026
Traffic Management Careers: Is It Worth It? | DT Hughes
A full guide on careers in traffic management, from our sister company Site Safe Traffic Solutions.
Updated: 20/05/2026
What Is a CSCS Card and Who Needs One on a UK Construction Site?
Everything you need to know about the CSCS card, from which card suits your role to how to get qualified. Guidance from the DT Hughes Training Academy in Liverpool.
Updated: 20/05/2026
Home Renovations Liverpool: Contractor Guide | DT Hughes
Planning home renovations in Liverpool? Our guide covers how to choose the right contractor, what to look for, and the questions worth asking first.
Updated: 20/05/2026
Health and Safety in Construction: The Courses That Actually Matter
Not all health and safety courses carry the same weight on a construction site. Find out which qualifications matter most and where to get trained in Liverpool.
Updated: 20/05/2026
What Is Vacuum Excavation and Why Is It Replacing Traditional Digging?
Vacuum excavation is the safer, more precise alternative to traditional digging near buried utilities. Find out how it works and why contractors across the UK are choosing it.