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.