HR & Skills News

The government has unveiled more details on the £725 million overhaul of the apprenticeship system, signalling a continued push to rebuild the skills pipeline and to tackle long-term labour shortages.

The Federation of Master Builders has released a statement supporting firms to fund further mentoring schemes to close the skills gap.

A new partnership between Lovell, Morgan Sindall Construction and Building Heroes launches sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy.

New research has shown that more than 20% of built environment workers have considered leaving the profession in the wake of change.

Former Carillion directors Richard Adam and Zafar Khan have both been fined for misleading the market before the company's collapse.

The Federation of Master Builders is once again calling for a builder licensing scheme, as they find that Welsh cowboy builders cost homeowners millions.

The government Construction Industry Scheme has launched, seeking feedback on proposed changes to come into effect in April.

Nick is bringing around 30 years of experience to the role of president of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), having served as chair of the CBRE Middle East and North Africa Region.

After a request to reconsider imposing anti-dumping duties, the TRA is maintaining the decision on Chinese excavator anti-dumping duties.

Learn more about the construction companies that have fallen into administration after tough economic times in 2025.

On 26 November, our team attended the Highways Heroes Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane – an event dedicated to recognising the people across UK highways who go above and beyond in the face of adversity.

Planning inspectors and professional staff at the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) are to begin industrial action following a dispute over pay and job evaluation.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) builder contract templates have been updated to reflect updated building standards.

Government skill opportunities have been announced to encourage young people not in education, employment, or training, into construction jobs.

A new House of Commons committee report has examined the effectiveness of government construction skills support in tackling the skills crisis.

On World Disability Day, the Federation of Master Builders are calling for more inclusivity for workers with disabilities in construction.

A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the NHBC Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing, bricklaying and dry lining. Aimed at professional tradespeople looking to keep up to date with the latest industry practices, they provide practical skills and improved knowledge to support the delivery of high-quality new homes.

Evelyn Long, industry expert and editor in chief of Renovated Magazine, discusses how the UK's construction culture holds back recruitment.

Chris Sleight, managing director of Off-Highway Research, has joined the board of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA)

Rob Hounsome of SLR Consulting discusses how contractors can responsibly and effectively scale up as their business grows.