McLaren Construction has launched its first apprenticeship programme for digital construction. As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, McLaren head of digital information management Thomas Flannery reveals why the contractor has launched the programme and what it looks for in a digital construction apprentice.

Digital construction apprentices sit at the centre of a new ecosystem: not only does digital construction need them, but it can also enable a more rigorous apprenticeship for them – just as they can reverse mentor their mentors. PlanRadar’s Rob Norton explains.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, degree apprentice Paulina Dolder discusses the challenges of balancing work with study and how she is contributing to Skanska’s sustainability priorities.

In the spirit of National Apprenticeship Week’s 2026 theme – Skills for Life – Maddison Cottle-Barker explores how reverse mentoring can support the exchange of skills and experience in the construction sector.

New report highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the construction industry

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

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) offers an opportunity to reconsider construction’s evolving recruitment and retention gaps

Apprenticeship starts in construction, planning and the built environment increased sharply last year, demonstrating the popularity of the sector as a route for career progression. 

Topcon’s Andy Flood believes machine control and automation of plant are an essential part of the industry’s journey towards digitalisation.

Construction companies need to make young people aware of how varied the industry is and how many opportunities are open to them, says former apprentice and business owner Lee Marley.

CM asked apprentices from across the construction industry why they have chosen a career in the sector.