Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders and the Chartered Institute of Building. 

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme.

A Few Good Lads founder Matt Roberts is helping foreign workers navigate Canada’s construction industry. By Ian Weinfass

Robots can make construction sites more efficient and safer, and help with labour shortages. That was the claim from Okibo COO and co-founder Nadav Shuruk at the launch of its…

Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris.

A free training programme designed to help SME builders successfully adopt technology has been launched.

Call for new government to remove barriers across the construction skills system

Artificial intelligence (AI) and optioneering tools can help project teams reduce inefficiencies and improve productivity

Construction firms relying on overseas talent are facing fresh uncertainty following the government’s recently announced proposals aimed at reducing net migration

With heightened pressure to fill skills gaps as quickly as possible, it is crucial for employers to understand the dangers of rapid upskilling and the importance of prioritising training

Zoe Brooke, founder of the Save Construction Initiative, tells CIOB People why the industry needs an “inspirational and impactful” PR campaign to help tackle chronic skills shortages

Training and employing ex-offenders is helping to unlock a pool of untapped talent for the construction industry – but it’s not without challenges