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Applications open for NHBC 2025 business graduate programme

Following the success of its inaugural graduate scheme last year, NHBC will be opening applications for its 2025 business graduate programme for three weeks from Thursday 15 May 2025.

New construction skills reforms to address skills gap

New government construction skills reforms have been announced to encourage younger workers to take up tools, but not all are happy with it.

Support for builders’ licences is growing, say FMB

The Federation of Master Builders is reinforcing their call for builders' licences in the wake of a report on retrofitting.

Closing the “training gap” on biodiversity net gain

The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements has highlighted the need for confidence building across planning departments.

Demand for engineering construction workers faces peak in 2030

The demand for engineering construction workers is set to peak in 2030, according to an updated Labour Forecast Tool report.

Winners of RICS Women in Construction announced

The RICS Women in Construction winners have been announced, being awarded a scholarship to undertake a Diploma in Adjudication.

The rise of late payments in the UK builders’ merchant industry

With pressures increasing from every angle on the UK construction market, many businesses are struggling under the additional burden of late payments.

New quantity surveying degree launched by Teesside University

The University is launching a level 6 apprenticeship in quantity surveying, to tackle the skills shortage in the housebuilding sector.

New immigration rules could put further strain on UK construction skills shortage

New immigration rules announced by Sir Keir Starmer tightens several requirements to enter the UK, such as requiring a degree, whereas businesses will have to pay a higher Immigration Skill Charge.

FMB calls for introduction of builders licences on back of survey

A new survey by the FMB has found that 45% of UK homeowners mistakenly think that building licences are required for builders to operate.

Modern slavery risks still present in UK construction, report finds

Modern slavery risks across UK construction sites are still common, according to a report finding unexplained deductions from wages, a lack of PPE and 'informal or unclear' employment arrangements.

Why payment practices in construction are a big threat to the “Get Britain Building” boom

The government’s commitment to “Get Britain Building” is welcome, but realising the economic benefits on offer means getting to grips with the poor payment practices that plague the construction industry, argues Louise Stewart, CEO and founder of ProjectPay.

ECITB to fund £400,000 Energy Transition Skills Hub

The Energy Transition Skills Hub is set to receive and extra £400,000 in funding from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.

Massive theme park heralds construction training opportunities for young people, says Actis

The creation in the UK of one of Europe's biggest theme parks will be good news for the construction industry, with the creation of 20,000 new jobs in the sector and a rise in training and apprenticeships, says insulation specialist Actis.

SNIPEF workforce survey reveals worrying data for plumbing and heating

The latest SNIPEF State of Trade survey shows that the plumbing and heating sector's staff is near breaking point.

The Construction Industry Training Board launches its Business Plan 2025-26

This Business Plan sets out the practical first steps CITB will take to implement its Strategic Plan 2025-29 to support the construction industry to close the skills gap.

Keltbray managers jailed over £600,000 corruption scheme

Convictions have been made in a case of Keltbray manager corruption as a demolition company makes bribes worth £600,000.

PFI expiry: why collaboration is the key to a smooth transition

As several Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) contracts approach expiry, Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, examines how collaboration can smooth out a potentially bumpy transition.

RIBA calls for more flexible modes of study for architect trainees

Writing in response to the ARB’s Independent Commission on professional practical experience in architecture, RIBA has reiterated the importance of flexible and shorter forms of study.

RICS update on profession published by CEO

Justin Young has published a RICS update on profession for RICS members and surveyors, detailing changes to the industry.

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