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UK construction skills gap could be helped with temporary visas post-Brexit

Temporary visas spanning three years after Brexit could help plug the UK skills gap, according to a new report

Construction skills shortage holds back development

The construction skills shortage is having an impact on the ability of the industry to progress but growth is being seen

New report brings mental health in construction to centre stage

Mental illness in construction is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem. A new Mind Matters survey highlights some problem areas within the sector

The Corrosion Prevention Association launches new programme

A university engagement programme has been launched by the Corrosion Prevention Association to raise awareness of corrosion damage to buildings

CITB announce programme to fund new wave of assessors

A shortage of training assessors will impact the ability of the next generation of construction workers to be qualified say the CITB

The BSRIA showcases ‘an overview of construction processes’ at young engineers event

The BSRIA showcases ‘an overview of construction processes’ at young engineer’s event

Professional commercial management skills are the key to unlock infrastructure success

Richard Graham FRICS explains the importance of upskilling the industry and how professional commercial management skills can increase economic growth

Standards in construction to increase as the government approves two new apprenticeships

The Federation of Master Builders has welcomed the approval of two new apprenticeship, which will improve standards in construction

Construction workers are among the worst culprits for using smartphones at work

New research has revealed 78 per cent of construction workers use their personal smartphone whilst working

Construction training gets Budget shake up with new T-Level qualifications

During the Budget the Chancellor revealed new technical based qualifications would be launched to streamline construction training

Apprenticeship targets have been increased by the Scottish government

The Scottish government has announced it will increase its apprenticeship targets for this year, offering up to 27,000 places

Housebuilder Redrow announces 100 new apprenticeship places for 2017

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week housebuilder Redrow has revealed a hundred new apprenticeships for the year ahead

Building maintenance firm collapses with 46 members of staff made redundant

A Nottingham-based building maintenance firm has gone into administration, with all members of staff losing their jobs

Builders are more likely to be hired by householders if they train apprentices

New data has revealed 50 per cent of householders are more likely to hire builders who have apprentices on their books

London construction will be crippled by a Hard Brexit, says Mayor Sadiq Khan

A Hard Brexit could leave the London construction market “high and dry”, as nearly one in four builders hired are from the EU

Jail sentences handed out to construction workers who committed tax fraud

Nine construction workers have been given jail sentences after attempting to commit £300,000 worth of organised tax fraud

Construction managers are struggling to hire EU workers as Brexit fears mount

The number of EU workers seeking jobs in the UK has fallen since the Brexit vote, with construction managers seeing increasingly less applications

Fire and security apprenticeship launched during major industry event

A new fire and security apprenticeship has been launched this week, with the aim of equipping the next generation with the necessary skills

Women in Construction award nomination for NICEIC campaign to attract more females

NICEIC’s campaign to draw more women into the electrical contracting industry has been shortlisted for a gong at the Women in Construction awards

Female construction workers are still lacking in the sector

A new report from AXA Business Insurance has called for more action to be undertaken recruit female construction workers into the industry
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