The industry must take a zero-tolerance approach to training programmes that fail to provide pathways into construction careers.

Balfour Beatty has shared its plans to encourage more women into the trade occupations needed to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched CIOB Aspire – a new initiative designed to inspire and support people who are considering a career in construction.

Career opportunities across the HS2 project are helping to boost local employment in the West Midlands.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced the launch of a new welding qualification.

Beard Construction is partnering Abingdon and Witney College to offer on-site work experience to students in Oxford.

Think Circle, The Coders Guild and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces to launch the Women in Leadership initiative.

Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site.

Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) – a careers programme launched to introduce young people in Essex to the construction industry – is celebrating its first anniversary.

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched its seventh cohort of the Women into Home Building programme. 

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.

More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August).

The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays.

Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development.

Grayson has announced an investment of £15,000 to help support Site Ready Solutions’ Bricklaying Pre-Apprenticeship Programme.

Thames Water has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help more professionals return to work after a career break.

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

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