The top construction trainees and apprentices from across the UK have been announced following this year’s SkillBuild regional qualifiers.

Mott MacDonald’s focus on major building projects is not just about winning more work and improving outcomes for clients – it’s about giving younger engineers better career experience too.

Constructionarium recently welcomed engineering and construction students from the University of East London to its site-simulator facility in Norfolk.

The launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board and has been broadly welcomed by the built environment sector.  

In a week of celebration of our Armed Forces, it has never been more important to recognise the value veterans can bring to the construction industry.

Government ministers are partnering with industry leaders to launch a wide-ranging construction skills strategy.

New research shows that changes to funding for Level 7 apprenticeships could cost UK employers around £214m in additional training costs.

Thousands of British workers are set to benefit from new training and apprenticeship opportunities as part of the government’s ‘modern industrial strategy’.

National Grid and STEM Returners are joining forces for the third time to help more STEM professionals return to work after a career break. 

Since 2009, the Big Bang programme has been on a mission to make STEM subjects more attractive to students.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Construction Workforce Outlook 2025-29 report, which sets out the skills needed to meet future industry demand.

Amey has become a patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance, reflecting its commitment to diversity, inclusion and social mobility across the UK infrastructure sector.

The University College of Estate Management has been rebranded as the University of the Built Environment, following consultation with students, staff, alumni, and industry partners.

The National Masonry Academy (NMA) has been recognised as a CITB-approved training organisation.

Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed life president of The 5% Club.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed a major investment in National Construction Colleges (NCCC) over the next three years.

The industry’s persistent skills shortage is pushing wage inflation while also thwarting project delivery, writes Nitesh Patel.

The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026.