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The Association for Project Safety has launched its Micro Manifesto ahead of the UK General Election, identifying developing skilled construction workers as a major priority for the next government<\/h2>\n

APS has created five key asks, detailed in its Micro Manifesto<\/a>, which aim to reset the construction industry\u2019s safety relationship with the government.<\/p>\n

The organisation wants to build a partnership with the next government that will empower the construction industry to tackle challenging areas, such as the shortage of skilled workers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The five asks identified are explored below.<\/p>\n

1. Development of skilled construction workers<\/h3>\n

Currently, there is a significant shortage of skilled workers to meet the housing targets set in all the main party manifestos<\/a>. This shortage is particularly evident in both the Tory and Labour pledges.<\/p>\n

A skilled workforce is needed to safely construct the 1.5+ million homes required over the next five years.<\/p>\n

To overcome this issue, the APS suggests investment in comprehensive training programmes and real, meaningful apprenticeships to build a skilled workforce.<\/p>\n

Funds should also be allocated to training centres and educational institutions alongside enforceable output targets.<\/p>\n

2. Planned and selective immigration policy<\/h3>\n

APS members have found that the current domestic workforce is insufficient to meet critical housing targets in the short term.<\/p>\n

Therefore, a planned and selective immigration policy should be used to attract skilled construction workers from abroad.<\/p>\n

Similar to the Australian model, this would be a short-term tactic for five years.<\/p>\n

The APS also suggests that skilled immigrants with proven experience in the construction sector should have their visas fast-tracked in a new process.<\/p>\n

3. Long-term construction workforce development<\/h3>\n

Many UK training programmes are insufficient to meet the demand for skilled construction workers.<\/p>\n

Apprentice programmes need to be enhanced and expanded to ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers for future projects.<\/p>\n

According to the APS, the government should partner with industry leaders and educational institutions to design effective programmes relevant to modern methods of construction.<\/p>\n

4. Environmental protection in planning<\/h3>\n

Another issue identified by the APS is the proposed fast-track planning on brownfield sites alongside the abandonment of nutrient neutrality.<\/p>\n

To reduce environmental risks, all construction projects must adhere to strict environmental protection standards to prevent pollutants from entering the environment.<\/p>\n

Rigorous environmental impact assessments for all new construction projects should be implemented. Some local authorities have already done this, but with government backing, it can be done on a much larger scale.<\/p>\n

5. Retrofitting existing buildings<\/h3>\n

The focus on new builds overlooks the potential of retrofitting to meet modern housing needs.<\/p>\n

To put retrofitting at the forefront, a realistic retrofit programme must be developed to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.<\/p>\n

The APS asks that the government allocate funding to incentives for homeowners and businesses to retrofit their properties.<\/p>\n

The new government should develop skilled construction workers<\/h3>\n

APS encourages the upcoming UK Government to focus on cultivating a skilled workforce by enhancing domestic training programmes and implementing selective immigration (visa) incentives.<\/p>\n

It is essential to balance the drive for new housing with environmental protections and retrofitting efforts to ensure sustainable growth.<\/p>\n

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