People Winvic boosts social value through enrichment programme Walsall students have gained industry experience across three Winvic construction projects
News Retrofit skills revolution needed in London, say council leaders Local government leaders in central London have called for urgent action to kick-start a retrofit skills revolution.
People Blenheim housebuilder welcomes new apprentices Blenheim Palace and Estate aims to train 100 young people by 2027 through its apprenticeship programme
People Why tier 1 contractors no longer ‘do construction’ Professor Stuart Green shares his view on why the construction industry is broken in the latest episode of the 21CC podcast
People London councillors call for urgent action to bolster retrofit workforce New report shows retrofitting central London’s homes and buildings will require 148,000 person years of labour
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into roofing New initiative aims to provide ex-offenders with the skills and training required for a career in the roofing industry
People Retaining staff over 50 – why it’s essential for the next generation Retaining older and more experienced employees has long been a challenge for the construction sector and, post-pandemic, increased early retirement is exacerbating the issue
People Skills plan launched for homebuilding sector New initiative reflects the priorities and activities needed to attract and develop the workforce of the future
People Scottish plant association invests in training simulator The SPOA has invested in a Tenstar simulator as part of its drive to upskill the industry and attract young talent to careers in the sector
People Morgan Sindall lays foundations for next generation of talent Morgan Sindall Construction is building on its partnership with Redbridge Community School and Construction Academy to encourage more students into construction careers
People Flexi-job apprenticeship scheme aims to boost housing sector skills EN:Able Futures has partnered with Berneslai Homes to secure placements for six electrical apprentices
People Balfour Beatty offers work placements for disadvantaged young people Balfour Beatty is working with Groundwork Northamptonshire to provide paid work placements and long-term employment opportunities
People AI algorithms show gender bias towards traditional trades, study claims Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools almost exclusively depict tradespeople such as builders, electricians and plumbers as men, according to new research
People Bricklaying training hub opens in Hull Apprenticeship training centre in Bransholme will support the next generation of skilled house builders in the North of England
People Majority of UK adults would not consider a career in construction New campaign is calling for an urgent rebrand of the construction industry
People New training centre set to boost green skills in construction Basingstoke College of Technology’s (BCoT) has a newly completed training centre that will allow students and local businesses to become equipped with knowledge and skills in renewable technologies such as…
People Lighthouse Charity supports young NEET community The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is joining forces with the Lofty Heights Skills Academy
People Mott MacDonald launches return-to-work programme Mott MacDonald is partnering with STEM Returners to support professionals who want to return to the industry
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.