Alison Reilly, group HR director at McLaughlin & Harvey, discusses recruitment challenges, emerging roles and why AI can both help and hinder candidates.

Young people continue to view construction careers positively, with sentiment largely unchanged from last year, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Falkirk Council and local employers are highlighting the importance of apprenticeship roles ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March).

Through a collaborative approach to recruitment and upskilling, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is committed to helping construction employers meet the industry’s workforce demands.

Open Doors 2026 is open for bookings from people interested in learning more about construction careers and employers that are keen to attract new entrants.

Changes to the UK’s employment rights framework are set to have far-reaching implications for construction employers.

James Saunders, chief people officer at Wates Group, tells CM People that the battle for the best talent in construction is stronger than ever.

Construction employers must rethink the narrative around a ‘skills shortage’ and instead focus on stronger collaboration with training providers, according to South & City College, Birmingham.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.

A £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, according to the government.

Construction employers could face growing labour shortages as colleges report significant challenges impacting their ability to train new entrants.

Ahead of proposed changes to the right to work scheme, construction employers have an opportunity to voice their concerns and challenges.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).

The UK government has launched a consultation on the extension of the right to work scheme.

A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction.

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

A new report has underlined the gap between the way employees and employers view workplace wellbeing and what support is needed.

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