As apprenticeship reform gathers pace, CIOB’s Steve Conopo argues that competence, not quick qualifications, must remain at the heart of skills development.

Bias against gender, age, ethnicity and a lack of recent experience is preventing qualified people from returning to the STEM industry after a career break, according to new research by STEM Returners.

Stockport Council has announced the launch of a construction skills hub as part of the town’s wider regeneration project.

Teenagers are ditching the traditional idea of success defined by job titles and management, according to new research from Barratt Redrow. 

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru have published manifestos that outline key priorities for devolved governments.

y, in partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity, is rolling out its new youth rehabilitation initiative across the prison estate in England and Wales.

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.

A new training programme has been launched to promote green skills and support housing retrofit demand.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s Thomas Docherty has been appointed as the new chair of the National Nuclear Provider Coordinating Body.

A new skills academy offering fully-funded training programmes to military veterans is set to open at the Drayton highways depot in Oxfordshire.

HS2 has exceeded its target of creating 2,000 apprenticeships on the high-speed rail project.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on construction firms to step up their mentoring efforts to help address skills gaps.

Construction leaders have once again raised concerns over proposed changes to apprenticeships in England.

Through a collaborative approach to recruitment and upskilling, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is committed to helping construction employers meet the industry’s workforce demands.

Open Doors 2026 is open for bookings from people interested in learning more about construction careers and employers that are keen to attract new entrants.

Digital skills passports are a key part of construction’s digital transformation, building trust in the workforce’s skills. We can’t build a digital industry on analogue proof, says Causeway Technologies’ Paul Devlin.

Six students who have completed their placement year with Beard have been offered permanent jobs on completion of their studies.

CIOB policy chief Eddie Tuttle reflects on a busy 12 months across the built environment sector.