People CITB sets out skills priorities in new strategic plan The latest annual business plan aims to support construction’s skills pipeline
People School outreach to promote construction careers – listen to April’s 21CC podcast The April episode of the 21CC podcast is out, featuring a campaign to improve young people’s engagement with higher education and built environment careers
People Amey delivers social value through prison-based skills programme The Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling and Decent (CRED) programme aims to support prisoners’ long-term rehabilitation
People NHBC launches business graduate scheme The new business graduate programme, which starts in September 2024, is now open for applications
People Mayor candidates urged to prioritise construction skills and retrofit The Chartered Institute of Building is appealing to metro mayor candidates to prioritise construction career opportunities and retrofitting of building stock
People NMITE showcases updated timber courses The Timber TED short courses aim to help construction professionals respond to the climate crisis
People Qualifying the workforce webinar – register now Free CPD webinar on 30 April will explore the merits of obtaining qualifications that prove your skills
People Plumbing and heating apprenticeship review to boost Scotland’s low carbon skills Insight from employers and apprentices is helping to shape Scotland’s apprenticeship framework
People Amey launches leadership development scheme A two-year development programme has been established for aspiring business leaders
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 Employers say levy fund is ‘crucial’ for degree apprenticeships New research reveals 68% of employers would ditch degree apprenticeships if levy funding was scrapped
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 Construction skills academy to launch in Sunderland A new skills partnership has been established to help bridge the gap between education and careers in construction
People CSCS: Go Smart card checking nears end Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) leaders urge industry to move to new skills card verification system
People British Antarctic Survey seeks new talent Skilled candidates, from carpenters to plant operators, are promised a “fantastic experience” in Antarctica
People HS2 summer placements open for university students University students who live or study in the Midlands can apply to join HS2’s construction partner on an eight-week paid work placement this summer
People Government pledges to support 20,000 more apprenticeships Prime minister Rishi Sunak has promised £60m funding to help businesses create more apprenticeship places
The September/October 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
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