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New ECITB Workforce Census shows struggle in hiring skilled staff

The latest ECITB Workforce Census shows that the skills shortage is affecting hiring in the engineering construction industry.

CMA housebuilder investigation extended as conclusion not yet reached

The CMA housebuilder investigation has been extended to March, as the evidence gathered so far is not enough to make an informed decision.

BSRIA research shows retrofit understanding is too low for decarbonisation targets

The BSRIA have released the results of a survey showing that retrofit understanding may not be enough for the UK's net-zero targets.

Why teaching modular construction in homebuilding skills hubs is key to solving the housing crisis

Dave Dargan, CEO of the Starship Group, discusses how teaching modular skills in homebuilding hubs will be essential to hitting targets.

Transforming traditional marketing and recruitment strategy to diversify the UK construction workforce

Angela Carney, president of the NCBF discusses the skills shortage and creating a more welcoming built environment.

RICS welcomes 143rd President and new Governing Council members

Justin Sullivan joined the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on 1 January 2025 and welcomed 9 new members to the Governing Council.

Keltbray Infrastructure Services renamed to AUREOS

Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd has been renamed AUREOS after being acquired by EMK Capital in August of this year.

Construction insolvencies accounted for 17.4% of all insolvencies in October

Data from the Insolvency Service has demonstrated that there is still a worryingly high number of construction insolvencies.

Gloucestershire heritage programme to boost student number

A Gloucestershire heritage programme has awarded a school with a money prize to take on an extra 50 students in heritage construction skills.

ECITB makes triple appointment of regional chairs

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed three new regional chairs to help drive skills forward in the industry.

Addressing skills gaps in construction through building essential skills

Tom Ravenscroft, founder and chief executive at Skills Builder Partnership discusses how essential skill building can fill the skills gap.

BCIA Young Engineers Network elects new chair and vice chair

The BCIA Young Engineer Network has elected a new chair and vice chair, and is working on their next steps to help young engineers.

Wates boss returns after collapse of business venture

Paul Nicholls has returned to a regional role with Wates after a nearly four-year absence, in which time his startup Real Construction Group went into administration owing around £7m.

Establishing a thriving skills system is key to achieving governments construction targets

Adrian Beckingham, CITB strategy and policy director, discusses how a construction skills system can help the UK achieve construction goals.

NHBC invests £100M in Multi-Skills Training Hubs

As part of the government's plans to get Britain building again, NHBC launches the first 12 new multi-skills training hubs, backed by its £100 million investment to tackle UK house-building skills shortage.

CITB training courses receive duration update

The Construction Industry Training Board has announced standards updates to their training programmes, along with grant updates.

Government to tackle skills shortage with apprenticeship skills hubs

The government has announced the creation of 32 apprenticeship skills hubs to tackle the skills shortage and boost house building.

Research reveals shocking levels of discrimination and sexual misconduct in the architecture industry

New research from ARB has found that architects face more discrimination and sexual misconduct than many other professions.

RICS names their Surveyor of the Year

RICS have named Lauren Lemcke as Surveyor of the Year. Learn more about Lemcke and the other awardees here.

New BCU net zero facility opens for sustainable homes

A new BCU net zero facility has opened, upskilling students in sustainability for the new homes target. Learn more about the facility here.
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