An alliance bringing together local electrical businesses, industry bodies, education providers and public authorities has been launched in Cheshire.

PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby.

Nationwide Platforms has installed its first fixed IPAF PAL+ training rig in the East Midlands.

Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake, with more than 200 placements now available for 2026.

More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth.

Building products manufacturer Ibstock has launched a pilot training academy at Walsall College.

The industry must take a zero-tolerance approach to training programmes that fail to provide pathways into construction careers.

Balfour Beatty has shared its plans to encourage more women into the trade occupations needed to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing.

EngineeringUK is urging the government to implement a series of recommendations to help “refine” foundation apprenticeships.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched CIOB Aspire – a new initiative designed to inspire and support people who are considering a career in construction.

Career opportunities across the HS2 project are helping to boost local employment in the West Midlands.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced the launch of a new welding qualification.

Beard Construction is partnering Abingdon and Witney College to offer on-site work experience to students in Oxford.

Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders and the Chartered Institute of Building. 

CITB recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry

Amey has appointed a rehabilitation lead as part of its commitment to employing ex-offenders across the business and wider supply chain.

A new report on water reuse in the UK is calling for urgent action to equip a skilled workforce that can ensure safety, build public trust and help tackle water scarcity challenges.