People CITB calls for SkillBuild 2026 registrations The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) annual multi-trade skills competition is now open for registrations.
People How would earned settlement reforms impact construction? While the construction industry faces ongoing skills shortages, proposed changes to current settlement rules could add to the challenges employers must navigate.
People Could you help shape construction’s future workforce? Experience is one of construction’s most valuable resources, so passing it on is key to securing a skilled and resilient future workforce.
People CITB apologises for ‘short notice’ ahead of funding and grant cuts The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
People Job spotlight: technical apprentice, Berkeley Group Nylah Achampong explains what attracted her to an apprenticeship in the built environment and why she’s passionate about inspiring other young people.
People Government unveils plans for 50,000 new apprenticeships A £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, according to the government.
People CSCS Alliance confirms new chair The CSCS Alliance has announced the appointment of Marion Marsland as its new chair.
People ECITB announces appointments to boost careers engagement The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed eight new members to form the second generation of its Innov8 Group for early and mid-career professionals.
People Why London’s new Inclusive Talent Strategy is so important Future-proofing the workforce is fundamental to tackling the challenges facing the regeneration sector and the wider construction industry.
People Autumn budget: ‘bolder measures’ needed on construction skills The autumn budget has been met with both relief and concern across the construction industry.
People Training hub launched to raise standards in temporary works Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has opened its second training academy at its head office in Aldridge, West Midlands.
People Call for workforce reforms to tackle construction skills crisis A new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has warned that without radical reforms, the construction industry risks falling short of the government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.
People Costain begins talent search for early careers programme Costain is recruiting for graduates, apprenticeships, internships and university placements as part of its 2026 intake.
People SkillBuild 2025 winners announced The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed the winners of this year’s SkillBuild National Final.
People Post-Grenfell cladding training developed through CITB pilot A new façade training programme has been announced as part of a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) pilot scheme.
People Construction employers face training bottleneck, report shows Construction employers could face growing labour shortages as colleges report significant challenges impacting their ability to train new entrants.
People CPA rolls out plant simulator to attract future talent The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has invested in a plant simulator to help attract young people to construction careers.
People CITB boosts NEST apprenticeship starts The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
The September/October 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
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