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The UK’s Most-Read Construction Magazine.

Construction Management is the highest circulation construction-based publication serving the UK built environment.

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Rising costs, workload and uncertainty: the mental pressure on trades is mounting

The role of a modern tradesperson has expanded well beyond the tools. Lauren Hickling reports on the pressures that are changing the reality for trades.

Image: L&Q

Housing association expands apprenticeship scheme for skilled trades

L&Q has launched a new apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year.

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Mental health stigma persists for tradespeople, survey shows

Trade supplier IronmongeryDirect has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report.

Willmott Dixon champions gender diversity in skilled trades

Contractor has committed to increasing female representation in trade roles

Call for SkillBuild 2025 competitors

The multi-trade skills competition aims to showcase construction and the array of roles available in the industry

Survey highlights lack of skilled electrical apprentices

The Building Engineering Business Survey shows “applicants are not as skilled as they think they are”

Screwfix begins search for top tradesperson

Tradespeople across the UK and Ireland are invited to apply for the chance to be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024