The number of internet searches in the UK for construction jobs in Saudi Arabia has soared by 293% year on year, according to the online tradesperson marketplace, Rated People. It…

CITB is piloting changes across a series of construction plant training standards and grants

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

Amey Consulting has launched a new programme to help qualified, skilled and experienced STEM professionals re-enter the workplace.  ReStart provides a 12-week, paid placement opportunity and is aimed at those…

The government has launched its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), which aims to address fire risks associated with cladding on residential buildings 

Tackling skills gap for local workforces is vital to ensuring the built environment is energy efficient and sustainable  

Why the post-pandemic workplace, with fewer in-person interactions, will have a huge impact on the next generation of construction professionals

The STEM ReCharge programme has opened applications for a new cohort of returners  

G F Tomlinson has partnered with an Austrian skills academy

Key stakeholders from industry and professional institutions must do more to engage with the development of built environment apprenticeships, according to a new report.   Enabling Successful Built Environment Apprenticeships…

When balancing the many demands of day-to-day work, how can leaders build teams well – and keep them motivated?

The government has added a number of construction roles to the shortage occupation list

Four Scottish colleges are working in partnership to launch the CECA Scotland Academy Construction Operations NPA course 

Bristol City Council’s housing company, Goram Homes, has launched a skills academy to provide free training and support for people interested in construction careers.   Based at its One Lockleaze development site…

The UK’s leading skills certification scheme, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), is pleased to announce a legal victory in a trademark infringement case against Construction Help Centre Ltd.

The government is offering training grants to help heating engineers become fully qualified heat pump installers

Aecom is partnering with UCL to support the next generation of infrastructure researchers through PhD scholarships

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, two ex-service personnel discuss their route into the industry and how their transferable skills have helped them to thrive in their civilian careers