People Construction workforce forecast highlights ongoing skills gap More than 250,000 extra construction workers are required by 2028 to meet demand
People Workforce survey calls for employer views Engineering construction employers are being urged to help provide an up-to-date and detailed snapshot of the industry and its current workforce
People Construction careers increasingly popular among young people, research shows A survey of 100,000 young people shows engagement with schools and colleges is helping to attract young people to construction
People Just 15% of UK construction workers intend to delay retirement, survey finds Governments urged to incentivise employers to invest in healthcare and skills training, and recruit older workers
People Construction recruiter warns of ‘brutal’ skills shortage Industry will need to hire approximately half a million people to meet demand
People Call for STEM professionals’ views on career break bias STEM Returners has launched its annual survey
People Can reverse mentoring boost recruitment in construction? Struggling to attract top talent? Flipping the traditional mentoring format on its head can help to drive diversity in your teams
People Construction industry one of the UK’s most creative, analysis reveals The building and construction industry has been ranked according to the value it places on creative roles
People Inspire to hire: how to attract Gen Z to built environment careers Subcontractors are perfectly placed to help capture the imagination of the next generation and address the skills crisis
People Recognising the untapped potential of employees with disabilities Focusing on employees’ abilities, rather than disabilities, can help to expand the construction industry’s talent pool
People National Apprenticeship Week: why employers should never discount older candidates As National Apprenticeship Week gets under way, construction leaders should consider the benefits of recruiting older apprentices
People Aecom ramps up recruitment for green jobs Nearly 400 job openings have been announced to support key projects addressing climate change and the energy transition
People Western Australia offers £6k to poach UK construction workers The Western Australian government is hoping to attract skilled construction workers from the UK as part of a major recruitment drive
People What the future of hybrid working means for construction Construction companies are still navigating the complexities and opportunities of hybrid working
People How to help your company become more diverse and stay that way How to help your company become more diverse and stay that way
People Construction recruitment process risks deterring candidates The Access Group’s Recruitment and Resourcing Index has revealed gaps between candidate experiences when applying for new jobs
People Human vs machine: can AI transform construction recruitment? Construction careers expert Christian Warden takes on AI opposition in a quick-fire test of recruitment knowledge
People Construction firms urged to help ex-offenders into jobs Acorn by Synergie is appealing to construction businesses in Wales and the South West to help people with convictions embark on a career in the industry
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.