A broad coalition of construction organisations has written to the prime minister, warning that proposed apprentice reforms pose a serious threat to competence and safety across the workforce.

Thames Water is partnering with Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) to open a new apprenticeship training facility.

The Skills Centre has opened a new facility in Essex to deliver construction training and boost employment in the area.

Apprenticeships have long been the cornerstone of skills development in construction. Despite evolving funding models and shifting perceptions, their role in securing the industry’s future remains as important as ever.

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has welcomed the government’s decision to transform further and higher education.

A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding.

Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake, with more than 200 placements now available for 2026.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth.

EngineeringUK is urging the government to implement a series of recommendations to help “refine” foundation apprenticeships.

Alfie Green explains how the experience gained during his apprenticeship at L&Q has been a major confidence booster.

Screwfix is celebrating the graduation of 347 colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships in areas across the business.

Skills reforms are forward progress, but more flexibility is needed to keep the construction industry moving.

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology works with contractors to design qualifications to meet the sector’s needs. CM People speaks to some of the key players to hear how its apprenticeships are setting up the future workforce.

Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, is celebrating an apprenticeship milestone

The Construction Industry Training Board has published its Business Plan for 2025-26

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

Two of Scotland’s skills bodies have given an “in principle” welcome to government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and run

Latest research highlights the urgent need for new recruits in the homebuilding sector