Construction employers must do more to reassure applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, writes Siân Neal, resourcing specialist at National Trust

Aecom’s partnership with STEM Returners will support people back into work

Chronic skills shortages across the construction industry require a fresh approach to attracting new talent

New website will focus on construction’s people development challenges in areas such as leadership, EDI and mental health

Shabana Muneer explains how construction companies can hire overseas workers to help plug skills shortages and recruitment gaps

Shabana Muneer explains how construction companies can hire overseas workers to help plug skills shortages and recruitment gaps.

Business consultant and leadership coach Leo Aspden examines what construction companies can do to retain their best talent.

There is no doubt that construction companies are finding it difficult to recruit, needing traditional skills. Why is this, and how are the shortages affecting the sector?

Kier has launched a drive to recruit 1,200 people across the UK on projects including schools, hospitals, roads and rail.