A new report from the National Audit Office says that stronger employer involvement in enhancing construction skills will be critical for the next generation of workers.
The guiding principles of the report underpin the new RMI (Retrofit) Skills Sector Plan, developed with the Federation of Master Builders, employers and industry stakeholders.
The National Federation of Builders has launched the NFB Academy, a comprehensive training and professional development hub designed to meet the real‑world needs of construction businesses across the UK
BESA has launched a training programme for fire damper inspection and maintenance as part of an ongoing campaign to improve fire safety standards in all UK buildings.
Attracting young construction workers has become one of the construction industry’s biggest long-term challenges due to changing outlooks such as sustainability targets, new technology, changing regulations and shifting customer expectations.
A new sustainable construction initiative will partner schools and colleges across Yorkshire and the Humber with the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
New analysis by Protrade reveals a 1.5% increase in new construction apprentices for 2024-25, representing the first year of growth since the 2021-22 peak. However, the UK is still facing significant structural weaknesses in the construction skills system.
