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Review of the Construction Industry Training Board launched

The Construction Industry Training Board is among the UK training boards set to be reviewed by the government to test its efficiency

Women believe their gender holds them back in their career

Gender is still believed to be barrier for some women in developing their career, according to a new survey from RICS

College granted £200,000 funding to develop construction skills

A college in Kent has been granted a funding boost of £200,000 to expand its facilities to develop new construction skills for the local area

Levy could be imposed on housebuilders not tackling skills shortage

A new report from the government has recommended housebuilders be hit with a levy if they fail to tackle the skills shortage…

European builders welcome in the UK post-Brexit

Ministers say European builders will still have a role to play in meeting the one million homes target after Brexit.

UK-GBC reveals Wellbeing Lab participants

Six participants in a new scheme aimed at supporting the health, wellbeing and productivity of office workers have been revealed.

Flood resilience training course launched

A new training course has been launched to help understand the process of assessing flood risk and the delivery of resilience measures in the built environment.

Long term London unemployed to start careers in construction

Councils across London have come together with seven boroughs and the City of London to help unemployed people start a career in the construction sector.

Considerate Constructors Scheme seeks new Board Directors

Newly appointed Considerate Constructors Scheme Executive Chairman Isabel Martinson to recruit new Board Directors to take Scheme to the ‘next level’.

Brexit could exacerbate the construction skills shortage

The construction sector has warned big infrastructure projects could be at risk if EU workers are not allowed to remain in the UK post-Brexit.

Construction workers take less holidays than other sectors

New research has revealed workers in the construction industry take less annual leave than those employed in other industries.

Work-related illnesses not to blame for skills shortage

The dangers of developing work-related illnesses in the construction sector is not a key factor in the shortage of skilled workers The threat of injury...

Apprenticeships to be the focus for new FMB president

The new president of the Federation of Master Builders has pledged to put apprenticeships at the heart of his agenda.

New Principal Consultant for the construction process appointed by BSRIA

A new Principal Consultant to cover the construction process has been appointed to BRSIA’s Sustainable Construction Group.

Collaboration could solve skills shortage

A new report has said effective teamwork between house builders and subcontractors could be the key to solving the skills crisis.

Identity checking system helps deter illegal workers

A new system, which has been implemented at the Spurs stadium site, will help prevent illegal workers.

Apprenticeship levy will cut construction funding by nearly a third

The government’s apprenticeship levy could lead to construction apprenticeship funding being slashed.

Construction firms urged by RICS to develop employment-led training

Firms in the East Midlands have been called upon to develop more employment-led training programmes to attract the brightest young people.

Study finds construction skills shortage at breaking point

A new study has revealed the shortage of skilled workers is having a serious impact on the ability of the sector to carry out...

Yorkshire construction firms urged to tackle skills gaps

RICS has urged firms to do more to develop training-based employment opportunities to close the skills gap… The construction industry is facing a lack of...
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