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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.

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New skills hub and recruitment zone unveiled for UKCW London 2024

UKCW London 2024 has unveiled a new skills hub and recruitment zone to boost skills development, apprenticeships, and recruitment.

Construction wages down by 0.7% in Q4 2023

Q4 construction wages were down by 0.7% compared to the third quarter in 2023, but up by a below-inflation 3.1% on the previous year, according to BCIS.

79% of UK’s top 100 universities still don’t offer construction degree apprenticeships

UVAC found that 79 of the UK’s top 100 universities still don’t deliver construction-based degree apprenticeships, which could prove a barrier to beating the skills shortage.

Engineering construction careers ‘lack appeal to new entrants’

With 40,000 extra skilled workers needed by 2028, the ECITB has investigated why the general population is not motivated to develop engineering construction careers.

Exploring Actis’s ‘pincer movement’ towards the construction skills gap

Speedier construction, modern methods of construction and engaging with young people- these are all part of Actis's counterstrategy to tackle the construction skills gap.

Construction leave entitlement drops by 6.6%

A report from Access PeopleHR has found that the construction sector has seen the greatest drop in annual leave entitlement and similar low numbers in the amount of leave taken by employees.

Online training scheme offers exclusive access to passive fire protection experts

A new product training scheme from FSi Promat grants easy access to the latest developments in passive fire protection, with training sessions and expert insights.

NG Bailey opens applications for construction apprenticeship scheme

NG Bailey has launched the application process for its nationwide construction apprenticeship scheme.

Uptake in construction apprenticeships dropped by 5% in the last 12 months, according to new data

Data analysis by Protrade ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2024 has revealed that there has been a 5% decrease in the uptake of construction apprenticeships across the UK in the last 12 months.

Wooldridge Contractors files administration notice

The Surrey based demolition company Wooldridge Contractors has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, a month after staff began redundancy consultations.

Presenteeism in construction: Lessons for the industry

Ben Moss, business psychologist and managing director at Robertson Cooper, discusses new research on presenteeism in construction and its implications for the industry.

Skills gap worsening, say 3 in 10 construction project managers

A survey by the Association for Project Management (APM) has found that 30% of construction project managers believe the skills gap is 'getting worse or not improving'.

Next stop: East Anglia, for Actis’ mini Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual roadshow

The East Anglia leg of LABC's virtual roadshow will feature another of Actis's RIBA-approved Future Homes Standards CPD next month.

£300,000 funding to support engineering construction training in north east England

The ECITB has awarded £300,000 in funding to boost capacity at an engineering construction skills training facility in Stallingborough in North East Lincolnshire.

Oil refinery strikes called off after NAECI workers secure 17% pay rise

Planned oil refinery strikes have been cancelled after NAECI workers accepted a pay rise accumulating 17% over two years.

Historic England seeking feedback on heritage building skills

The survey on heritage building skills will inform recommendations about how best to preserve and protect the UK's historic buildings.

Survey on diversity in UK built environment sees more women, but fewer ethnic minorities 

The UK built environment diversity survey also found that it is over six times harder for ethnic minorities to be hired over their white counterparts.

Look out for AI-generated content in online training courses, warns TICA

Trade body TICA has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses, which could contain non-UK specific or outdated content.

Pagabo Live knowledge initiative to launch this month

Pagabo Live, a new public sector and built enviroment knowledge initiative will kick off this month with a webinar on recent changes to the Building Safety Act.

New Construction Employability Award to drive employment in construction

The B&CE Charitable Trust has launched a new Construction Employability Award to encourage new talent into the construction industry.

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