New plan to address youth unemployment in the West Midlands comes amid predictions that 35,600 additional construction workers will be needed in the region by 2028

If the industry wants to close the skills gap, it must first break down the barriers preventing it from becoming more inclusive, writes Caroline Gumble.

There is no hiding from the importance of technology and data in the construction industry, particularly with an eye on attracting the next generation. However, so far acceptance and adoption of digitalisation is slow, widening the skills gap in the industry

Skilled professionals in the construction industry could be a “major casualty” of radical apprenticeship levy reform

The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has highlighted persistent skills shortages, with the industry facing an ongoing need to match growth with recruitment and retention.

More than 250,000 extra construction workers are required by 2028 to meet demand 

A new report by CIOB is urging the government to break down barriers blocking people with criminal records from working in construction.

How can construction companies use apprenticeships to ensure they do not fall behind and struggle with the need for fresh talent?

The Hercules Construction Academy has opened today to help support and upskill the industry’s future workforce

Simon Parker, T Level lead for construction and engineering at South Essex College, shares his experience of how industry professionals can play a role in nurturing the next pipeline of talent

With the skills shortage continuing to have an impact on the construction sector, new solutions must be explored to help alleviate the growing demand for talent. Skills mobility could be the answer for construction firms feeling the squeeze

CIOB is looking for built environment professionals to share their views on recruiting ex-offenders

A new report from the City of London Corporation is urging investment in workers to help alleviate the green skills gap

The government is offering training grants to help heating engineers become fully qualified heat pump installers

Skills shortages, falling outputs, rising costs and insolvencies are putting pressure on construction’s capacity, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.

The Construction Industry Training Board is calling for construction employers’ understanding and awareness of post-Brexit immigration rules to be improved

The Construction Industry Training Board is calling for construction employers’ understanding and awareness of post-Brexit immigration rules to be improved.

Kirsty Moore, from the immigration law firm Fragomen, explains which practical steps construction companies can follow to access workers from overseas.