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'.
The ECITB has awarded £300,000 in funding to boost capacity at an engineering construction skills training facility in Stallingborough in North East Lincolnshire.
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.
The Skegness Skills Hub will be a key part of the Skegness Gateway development and provide training for construction, engineering, sustainability trades.
Go Geothermal and Optimum Skills have joined forces to identify future talent in the renewable energy sector with a new partnership that involves offering work experience placements to young individuals aged 16-18, providing hands-on exposure to digital skills within Go Geothermal's head office.
With the construction industry facing a skills shortage, recognising the potential of women is crucial for economic recovery. Tackling gender inequality in construction is integral to success, and as more women express interest in construction roles, the time is ripe for companies to take meaningful action.
ROCKWOOL Learning makes it easier for construction professionals to access professional development opportunities and track progress with accredited CPD hours.
The new Labour Forecasting Tool suggests the skills shortage is worse than the industry has been anticipating, with a predicted shortfall of 40,000 workers in the next four years.
