Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
As more UK companies consider switching to four-day work weeks, PBC Today investigates what the potential impact could be on the construction industry.
Despite recent improvements, the construction sector grapples with rising mental health challenges, necessitating swift action to address root causes and implement effective solutions, explains Annelee Roscoe, HR and ESG director of Premier Modular.
Construction apprenticeships are the lifeblood of the industry, and we must find a way to make them attractive to youngsters, explains Christian Warden, engagement director at Talentview Construction.
According to CIOB's latest research report, there is a negative stigma and fear surrounding the hiring of people with criminal records due to concerns over employee safety.
PBC Today sat down with Lesley Tracy, head of ESG at Dandra, ahead of International Women's Day to discuss her journey in the construction industry, and how to empower women and promote inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Two of Arup's leading figures- directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on the changes they have seen in their combined 50 year careers and predictions for the future.
The Scottish Plant Owners Association has established the Women in Plant working group to better represent the interests of women in the plant industry, fostering positive change and attracting more women to the sector.
The construction industry's resistance to digital technology exacerbates workforce challenges, with 225,000 skilled workers needed by 2027. Jen Longden, CEO at online training platform Tequ, explores why a digital-first approach is vital for growth and attracting younger talent.
Protrade found that 10% of the estimated 24,530 people starting construction apprenticeships in 2022-23 were young women- an increase of 2% on the previous year.
Q4 construction wages were down by 0.7% compared to the third quarter in 2023, but up by a below-inflation 3.1% on the previous year, according to BCIS.
UVAC found that 79 of the UK’s top 100 universities still don’t deliver construction-based degree apprenticeships, which could prove a barrier to beating the skills shortage.
With 40,000 extra skilled workers needed by 2028, the ECITB has investigated why the general population is not motivated to develop engineering construction careers.
Speedier construction, modern methods of construction and engaging with young people- these are all part of Actis's counterstrategy to tackle the construction skills gap.
