The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has invested in a plant simulator to help attract young people to construction careers.

Competency-led, modernised recruitment and selection practices are key to solving construction’s skills crisis.

Kicking off our new series featuring insights from major employers, Clare Francis, head of recruitment at Willmott Dixon, tells CM People that even in a digital age, the ‘human element’ remains critical to the company’s hiring process.

Following a recent development day to kickstart new careers at Ashe Construction, three apprentices tell CM People what they have gained so far and share their plans for the future.

A new training scheme for adult learners in the north of England is helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in the engineering construction industry.

Shifa Isa explains why supporting others on their career journey is just as rewarding as her own personal achievements.

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

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million construction skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years.

The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression.

What does it take to stay ahead in a competitive field? Charlotte Hayes tells CM People how she maintains the edge in her role.

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

Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills.

Mott MacDonald and STEM Returners have started the second phase of their 2025 programme to help engineers return to work after a career break. 

The Construction Industry Training Board is partnering with Chesterfield College Group as part of the Access to Homebuilding pilot scheme.

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.

The City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce has launched its new industry pledge to help support the recruitment and retention of young and diverse people in ‘green jobs’.

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

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.