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Civils contractors have backed CITB\u2019s<\/a> recommendations calling for greater simplicity and breathing space on the planned visa restrictions after Brexit<\/h2>\n

Migration and Construction<\/a>, published yesterday (4 October) by CITB, found that just 3% of employers in the construction sector have the necessary experience in handling visa applications.<\/p>\n

The report calls for an extension of the UK government\u2019s post-Brexit immigration white paper<\/a> proposal for a \u2018low-skilled\u2019 visa of a year to be extended to 24 months and recommends that non-UK born workers entering the UK on a \u2018low-skilled\u2019 visa be allowed to transition to a \u2018high-skilled\u2019 visa while working in the UK.<\/p>\n

You can view more of our coverage on CITB\u2019s report here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chief executive of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association<\/a> (CECA), Alasdair Reisner, said: \u201cThe construction and infrastructure sectors have been facing a looming skills gap for some years, and it is deeply concerning that after the UK has left the European Union restrictions may be put in place to prevent non-UK born workers contributing to our industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently, non-UK born workers account for 14% of UK construction\u2019s workforce, rising to 54% in London.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndustry is in the process of moving towards recruiting an extra 44,000 British-based people in construction by 2025 to meet projected demand.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever for UK construction to achieve this goal while delivering the significant pipeline of projects the UK government has planned, those who currently contribute to our industry and the economic and social wellbeing of us all must be given the opportunity to continue to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why we are calling on the government to take steps to ensure industry is ready for the post-Brexit migration landscape, by extending the period in which existing non-UK born workers are able to \u2018train to remain.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cEmployers in the construction sector are actively working to grow the domestic workforce, but it will take time to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnless the UK Government changes its position, industry will be hamstrung in the immediate post-Brexit period, to the detriment of its ability to drive growth and deliver for the UK economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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