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Presenteeism in construction: Lessons for the industry

Ben Moss, business psychologist and managing director at Robertson Cooper, discusses new research on presenteeism in construction and its implications for the industry.

Skills gap worsening, say 3 in 10 construction project managers

A survey by the Association for Project Management (APM) has found that 30% of construction project managers believe the skills gap is 'getting worse or not improving'.

Next stop: East Anglia, for Actis’ mini Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual roadshow

The East Anglia leg of LABC's virtual roadshow will feature another of Actis's RIBA-approved Future Homes Standards CPD next month.

£300,000 funding to support engineering construction training in north east England

The ECITB has awarded £300,000 in funding to boost capacity at an engineering construction skills training facility in Stallingborough in North East Lincolnshire.

Oil refinery strikes called off after NAECI workers secure 17% pay rise

Planned oil refinery strikes have been cancelled after NAECI workers accepted a pay rise accumulating 17% over two years.

Historic England seeking feedback on heritage building skills

The survey on heritage building skills will inform recommendations about how best to preserve and protect the UK's historic buildings.

Survey on diversity in UK built environment sees more women, but fewer ethnic minorities 

The UK built environment diversity survey also found that it is over six times harder for ethnic minorities to be hired over their white counterparts.

Look out for AI-generated content in online training courses, warns TICA

Trade body TICA has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses, which could contain non-UK specific or outdated content.

Pagabo Live knowledge initiative to launch this month

Pagabo Live, a new public sector and built enviroment knowledge initiative will kick off this month with a webinar on recent changes to the Building Safety Act.

New Construction Employability Award to drive employment in construction

The B&CE Charitable Trust has launched a new Construction Employability Award to encourage new talent into the construction industry.

South London retrofit skills development plan secures funding

The retrofit skills plan aims to tackle the estimated 635,000 properties in South London that require decarbonisation works.

Six new board members join ECITB for 2024

Six new members to the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) have been appointed by education secretary Gillian Keegan MP.

Work to commence on Skegness Skills Hub

The Skegness Skills Hub will be a key part of the Skegness Gateway development and provide training for construction, engineering, sustainability trades.

Go Geothermal partner with Optimum Skills to encourage future talent in renewable energy

Go Geothermal and Optimum Skills have joined forces to identify future talent in the renewable energy sector with a new partnership that involves offering work experience placements to young individuals aged 16-18, providing hands-on exposure to digital skills within Go Geothermal's head office.

Wates launches second STEM returners programme to drive gender equality in construction

Wates and STEM Returners have renewed their partnership to help drive gender equality in construction.

Working whilst unwell: new report seeks to redefine presenteeism in construction

Robertson Cooper has identified three types of working whilst unwell, also known as presenteeism, and discusses how it can best be managed.

Nicola Hamill joins Pick Everard as new director of landscape architecture

Nicola Hamill has joined Pick Everard as the new director of landscape architecture, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the role.

Navigating gender inequality in construction and promoting female representation

With the construction industry facing a skills shortage, recognising the potential of women is crucial for economic recovery. Tackling gender inequality in construction is integral to success, and as more women express interest in construction roles, the time is ripe for companies to take meaningful action.

ROCKWOOL supports construction professionals with ROCKWOOL Learning

ROCKWOOL Learning makes it easier for construction professionals to access professional development opportunities and track progress with accredited CPD hours.

40,000 more workers needed by 2028, according to ECITB Labour Forecasting tool

The new Labour Forecasting Tool suggests the skills shortage is worse than the industry has been anticipating, with a predicted shortfall of 40,000 workers in the next four years.

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