New report outlines the recruitment challenges and opportunities facing construction SMEs

More than 1,800 apprentices have previously secured roles on the high-speed rail project

Following the recent government announcement, can changes to apprenticeship rules really make a difference for construction employers?

New report highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the construction industry

Former apprentice Yasmin Struthers-Frost details the personal adversities that have helped shape her professional strengths 

Greater flexibility on functional skills requirements and minimum length of apprenticeships is expected to increase new starts by 10,000 per year

Three Sir Robert McAlpine apprentices discuss their experience of joining the industry and working on the new London Museum project at the historic Smithfield Market

As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, the construction skills body is highlighting the support available for businesses and apprentices

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) offers an opportunity to reconsider construction’s evolving recruitment and retention gaps

Mates in Mind is urging employers to improve mental wellbeing support for apprentices and new entrants to the industry

Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model

The Lee Marley training academy aims to help support the next generation of skilled construction professionals 

Making vocational courses easier to access could help supercharge apprenticeship starts

Merit’s apprenticeship programme offers training and hands-on experience

Pay boost for first and second year apprentices is set to come into effect in the New Year

New facility aims to deliver skilled, digitally capable workforce to help transform sector productivity

The Operator Skills Hub has trained 1,000 students, providing a route into careers in plant operations

Annual event celebrates skilled construction trainees across various trades, including bricklaying and stonemasonry