People Can digitalisation bring young people into the construction industry? The sector’s need for new digital capability, and young people’s need for meaningful work should not be separate challenges.
People The skills shortage won’t solve itself – so start growing your own Guy Parker shares how Conlon Construction has built its own talent pipeline to meet recruitment needs
People Survey finds 61% of construction SMEs are facing skills shortages 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.
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into construction The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme.
People Building Canada’s international talent pool A Few Good Lads founder Matt Roberts is helping foreign workers navigate Canada’s construction industry. By Ian Weinfass
News Robots can make sites safer and more efficient, says Okibo 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…
Opinion Slow apprenticeship levels may threaten Labour’s growth agenda Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris.
Digital Construction Technology training for SME builders launched A free training programme designed to help SME builders successfully adopt technology has been launched.
People CITB trustee urges government to remove ‘bottlenecks’ in skills system Call for new government to remove barriers across the construction skills system
People Can AI help alleviate construction’s skills shortage? Artificial intelligence (AI) and optioneering tools can help project teams reduce inefficiencies and improve productivity
People Will new migrant worker rules exacerbate construction’s woes? Construction firms relying on overseas talent are facing fresh uncertainty following the government’s recently announced proposals aimed at reducing net migration
People Filling the skills gap: prioritising safety in the rush for new talent 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
People Skills crisis: why it’s time to change the conversation 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
People How ex-offenders are helping to close construction skills gaps Training and employing ex-offenders is helping to unlock a pool of untapped talent for the construction industry – but it’s not without challenges
The July/August 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.