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

Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris.

New reforms aim to help address skills shortages and attract a generation of new talent to construction  

Report reveals the number of women starting and completing apprenticeships has surged in recent years

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