The reform of construction apprenticeships will now reflect different risk factors for different tradespeople under a new approach agreed between the industry and government.

As employers face growing pressure to upskill staff, improve productivity and attract new talent into the industry, Kate Burns says the sector’s training infrastructure needs to keep pace.

The Construction Industry Training Board is urging more women to consider a career in construction and continue the upward trend

Apprenticeships remain one of construction’s greatest drivers of social mobility, but current policy and economic structures are preventing employers from delivering them at scale.

Niamh Southwell, 22, is in the final year of her Level 6 Construction Management apprenticeship with BAM. Here, she reveals her experience and insights.

McLaren Construction has launched its first apprenticeship programme for digital construction. As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, McLaren head of digital information management Thomas Flannery reveals why the contractor has launched the programme and what it looks for in a digital construction apprentice.

Digital construction apprentices sit at the centre of a new ecosystem: not only does digital construction need them, but it can also enable a more rigorous apprenticeship for them – just as they can reverse mentor their mentors. PlanRadar’s Rob Norton explains.

HS2 has started the recruitment process for 34 apprenticeship and 16 graduate roles across the project.

The UK construction industry is displaying high levels of skills confidence, yet internal barriers are preventing the widespread adoption of apprenticeships, according to new research.  

As apprenticeship reform gathers pace, CIOB’s Steve Conopo argues that competence, not quick qualifications, must remain at the heart of skills development.

Through a collaborative approach to recruitment and upskilling, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is committed to helping construction employers meet the industry’s workforce demands.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.

Construction employers could face growing labour shortages as colleges report significant challenges impacting their ability to train new entrants.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).

HS2 Ltd has welcomed a new cohort of apprentices and graduates into the business.

Schools, colleges, employers and the Welsh Government must work together to present apprenticeships as a strong start to a career, the Senedd’s economy committee has concluded.

Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their commitment to apprenticeships.

Government ministers are partnering with industry leaders to launch a wide-ranging construction skills strategy.