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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Confirmation of a £625m investment in training 60,000 construction workers to help reach housebuilding targets has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced another £2m investment in Regional Skills Hubs, nearly eighteen months after the initial £1m investment.
