Construction needs to stop fishing in the same talent pool

Youth unemployment is rising, not because young people lack ambition, but because construction businesses increasingly cannot afford to employ and train them, argues Craig Bell, CEO of Bell Group. 

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.

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

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

Contractor has committed to increasing female representation in trade roles

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

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

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