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Construction jobs expected to rise after challenging year
While there are challenges ahead for the sector which is set to grow by a quarter of million workers in the next four years, the construction industry will provide more opportunities for British workers, as the number of migrant workers falls, CITB’s annual Migration Survey showed.
Spending Review: Sunak warns ‘economic emergency has only just begun’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed the economic cost of the government’s response to Covid-19 and unveils the new National Infrastructure Strategy.
CITB calls on Government to invest in construction industry skills
Government investment is needed to support skills in the coming year to prevent a generation of talent being lost and boost construction employment, says CITB.
Government skills funding must ‘prioritise building trades’
The Prime Minister has set out plans for a ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ scheme to transform the training and skills system, aiming to help the country 'build back better' from coronavirus.
Sizewell C announces ambitious target to employ 1,500 apprentices
Sizewell C is increasing the number of apprentices it is aiming to employ from 1,000 to 1,500 if construction of the new nuclear power station goes ahead.
Consultation for low carbon economy launched
A new industry-wide consultation has been launched with the aim to ensure the UK has the skills for delivering a low carbon economy in the coming years.
It’s time to focus on opportunities for success, say female engineers
Speaking ahead of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED20), female engineers say there is too much emphasis put on the barriers to women in engineering professions and not enough celebration of their successes.
Clients must release £4.5bn retention money to contractors, urges BESA
Construction clients must release £4.5bn retention money currently being withheld from contractors, urges the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
How can businesses take advantage of the construction industry upturn
The construction industry expected to increase by 5% by the end of 2021, James Hepton looks at how businesses can reap the rewards of an industry on the up.
How to save the construction industry workforce crisis
With the construction industry facing its biggest skills shortage since 2007, Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training, takes a look at the importance of recruiting new talent.
What do the political manifestos mean for the construction industry?
In the run-up to the general election, PBC Today takes a look at what the political party manifestos mean for the housebuilding and construction industry.
Mace calls on next Government to support UK construction industry
Mace has called on politicians to introduce a range of policies that would help the UK construction industry thrive under the next Government.
Hinkley Point C supports over 500 apprentices
The new intake started work in Somerset at HOST, a local business providing hotel quality accommodation for the thousands of workers now busy on site.
Housebuilding must be a priority, says FMB
The urgent need to build more homes for everyone should be a key priority for all the political parties during the General Election campaign, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Transforming infrastructure: Skills for the UK’s megaprojects
Balfour Beatty sets out how the construction industry and Government can bridge the significant skills shortage the sector is currently facing.
Manufacturing activity improves in November, shows CBI survey
The latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey has shown that manufacturing output growth picked up in the quarter to November.
A modern solution to London’s housing crisis?
Erica Belcher of Centre for London, explains how Modern Methods of Construction can help London to improve quality of homes during the housing crisis.
Balfour Beatty Group CEO urges Government to address lack of social...
The 5% Club, an employer-led initiative focused on creating momentum behind the recruitment of apprentices and graduates into the workforce, recently issued its latest report urging business leaders and government to drive social mobility
Tackling the skills shortage in the construction sector
Solicitors Kara Price and Sarah Wales from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson examine the apprenticeship levy and what can be done to close the...
Construction & Real Estate scale-ups optimistic about Brexit, report says
Almost half (42%) of the scale-up businesses in construction and real estate believe that the Government’s approach to Brexit and international trade will benefit them, while 40% say it will have no impact at all, according to a new report
BSRIA reacts to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
In response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Clair Prosser, BSRIA Press Officer, said: “BSRIA members will be reassured by the Chancellor’s statement on the state of the UK’s fiscal health and future prosperity where ‘easing the squeeze’ was key”
Budget 2017: Hammond got his sums wrong on skills
Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget got a warm reception from much of the construction industry – but Tony Howard, training director of the Building Engineering Services Association, says the Chancellor missed an open goal on skills
Builders are more likely to be hired by householders if they...
New data has revealed 50 per cent of householders are more likely to hire builders who have apprentices on their books
What to expect from the construction industry in 2017
Ian Anfield, Managing Director for the construction audit and contract provider, Hudson Contract, comments on his predictions for the industry in year ahead
Laing O’Rourke calls for school level construction qualifications
Contractor Laing O’Rourke has published a 10-point plan, offering recommendations that could help tackle the industry-wide skills shortage
Review of the Construction Industry Training Board launched
The Construction Industry Training Board is among the UK training boards set to be reviewed by the government to test its efficiency