PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW).

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

More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators.

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.

Building products manufacturer Ibstock has launched a pilot training academy at Walsall College.

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).