Lyndsey Gallagher FCIOB, CEO, Gallagher Group says that construction is uniquely positioned to benefit from fair chance hiring

More than 400 young people in London are being helped to build a career in the built environment thanks to a major social mobility programme funded by the Construction Workers Charitable Trust.

As projects grow in scale and complexity, Nicky Roger explores which roles in construction are in demand and why. 

Military to Masonry is a new pathway to work for armed forces leavers. Eve Livett says it’s delivering more than training.

In a move that will intrigue anyone who carries out information management tasks, the Republic of Ireland has defined the information manager’s role and responsibilities.

Around 65,000 learners will now have access to training for high-demand jobs in Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as the government rolls out the next wave of Technical Excellence Colleges as part of the Industrial Strategy.

Apprenticeships remain one of construction’s greatest drivers of social mobility, but current policy and economic structures are preventing employers from delivering them at scale.

Candidates taking CITB’s health and safety test received answers via concealed Bluetooth device.

Homeowners feel pinch as one in five builders cancel jobs entirely over lack of skilled workers.

The probation system is an untapped resource that could help tackle skills shortages across the construction industry, writes Dan Price.

CIOB research shows young people are interested in built environment careers – we must do more to bring them into the industry, writes Victoria Hills

Three-year government funding programme comes after Grenfell Inquiry identified lack of qualified safety professionals in built environment sector.

A partnership between the Cheshire police and crime commissioner, Dan Price, and the Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) programme has been launched to help tackle housing shortages and reduce reoffending across the county.

South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) has unveiled two purpose-built houses that will support students’ retrofit training.

The Supply Chain Sustainability School has launched a multilingual learning app designed for site workers.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is working with STEM Returners to support more people back to the infrastructure industry after a career break.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to its Employer Networks funding system ahead of the new financial year.

Building supplier Marshalls is joining charity Building Heroes to help members of the Armed Forces community move into civilian roles across construction and the built environment.