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Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB

New FMB analysis has revealed the cost of hiring a rogue builder across the North, making a stronger case for mandatory builder licensing to protect against these traders.

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RIBA makes open call to attract LGBTQ+ architects for new exhibition

For LGBT+ History Month 2027, RIBA has invited members to submit work for a new exhibition celebrating the breadth and quality of architecture designed by LGBTQIA+ practitioners.

UKCW celebrates women in construction

Tuesday 29 September at UK Construction Week Birmingham is has many talks and events dedicated to women in construction.

Government plans to introduce construction vocational GCSE

New construction vocational GCSEs are set to be introduced from September 2029 alongside more work experience placements.

New approach needed for construction training and reskilling, say APM

A new Association for Project Management report urges government to reconsider the approach to construction training and reskilling.

What changes to construction employment law mean for contractors

Construction employment law has changed with the introduction of the Employment Rights Act 2025, and experts are warning to stay ahead of it.

UK Construction Week launched Press RESET podcast

UK Construction Week Birmingham has launched the Press RESET podcast from now until the end of September, when UKCW takes place.

Actis renews its commitment to United Nations CSR initiative

Actis has renewed its commitment to the United Nations' CSR initiative, working towards climate resilience and improving human rights.

Construction skills academy to be built in West Midlands

A memorandum of understanding between the West Midlands Combined Authority and CITB will see a new construction skills academy built.

NFB and CITB backs new heritage construction skills plan

A new heritage construction skills plan led by the NFB has been launched, seeking to guide the development of skills in the sector.

Construction is losing billions a year to soft skills shortages

The UK construction sector is struggling with a workforce skills shortage, leading to errors, delays, obstacles, and excessive hiring costs.

Social value is a win-win for construction businesses and communities

Lisa Farmer OBE, chief executive of Royal British Veterans Enterprise, urges construction businesses to look more closely at where their supply chain spend goes and how procurement decisions can support British jobs, skills and manufacturing.

ICE wins award for Women in Fellowship

The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) has received recognition for its ICE Connects: Women in Fellowship initiative.

Construction’s skills crisis is a mismatch problem, not a shortage

Despite ongoing cost pressure, hiring in the construction industry remains strong, with 70% of employers planning to recruit. The issue is not demand but delivery, writes Brendan Ryan, director of construction and property at Hays.

J3 appoints Evan Griffin as managing director of Debt Advisory

Experienced real estate lender joins J3 to lead its Debt Advisory business, bringing more than 20 years of banking, property and finance experience to the firm.

5,000 Heathrow youth apprenticeships announced

Plans for 5000 Heathrow youth apprenticeships have been announced, alongside 108,000 jobs in the wider industry.

Removing barriers and maintaining standards: Widening access to the architects’ profession

Hugh Simpson, chief executive of the ARB, discusses architectural professional access in the wake of their ongoing consultation.

“What does insulation do?” Actis helps aspiring construction professionals at careers event

Youngsters exploring career choices ahead of joining secondary school have gained insight into life in the construction industry, with help from insulation specialist Actis.

ECI Training & Development Awards 2026 finalists revealed

The finalists across nine categories have been revealed for the ECI Training & Development Awards, with the winners to be named in November.

Government confirms incoming construction jobs plan

Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that a government-backed construction jobs plan is in development to tackle the skills shortage.

CITB announces support for deaf awareness training in construction

The training, supported by CITB’s Industry Impact Fund, will bring together lived experience, behavioural science, health and safety expertise, and industry insight to create practical, impactful deaf awareness training.

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