People CITB backs deaf awareness training programme for construction A new construction-specific training programme aimed at supporting deaf and workers is being developed with backing from CITB.
People New e-learning academy targets project management skills gap A new e-learning academy has been launched to help current and aspiring project managers develop their skills in the engineering construction industry. The PMSG Academy has been developed by the…
CIOB Community CIOB Member training day helps future construction talent JRS Training continued its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals through its ongoing partnership with The King’s Trust. As part of the latest programme, a group of…
People Free suicide prevention training launched for construction workers Mates in Mind launches free digital training on suicide prevention
People CIOB Academy launches bite-sized courses to tackle skills gap CIOB Academy has launched a new series of short courses around key industry issues
People Constructionarium expands training offer with first-time manager course Constructionarium is expanding its professional development by offering a new programme for employees taking their first steps into management and supervision.
People Low Carbon Passport programme passes 1,000 learner milestone Construction professionals complete Tier-1 developed training
People National Theatre launches engineering apprenticeship to mark 50 years of South Bank home The National Theatre (NT) is creating a new engineering apprenticeship to help develop the next generation of building services professionals as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its landmark South…
News Mayor unveils £88.6m package to tackle London’s construction skills shortage The Mayor of London has announced an £88.6m investment to train the capital’s next generation of construction workers
People Government plans to align local training with construction skills needs Plans to give local areas greater influence over skills provision have been announced.
Powered Access Teen qualifies as one of world’s youngest MEWP instructors A 19-year-old from the West Midlands has become one of the world’s youngest fully qualified IPAF MEWP Instructors
News Employer confidence key to success of construction skills package, says NAO The success of the government’s construction skills package will depend on employers increasing recruitment
People NEETs crisis drives interest in trades, but apprenticeships barriers remain Nearly half of young people are now considering a career in the construction and trade sectors, as rising youth unemployment and concerns over job security push more 16- to 25-year-olds towards hands-on skilled work.
People CIOB questions case for CITB-ECITB merger The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has submitted its response to the government’s consultation on a proposed merger between the construction and engineering industry training boards (CITB and ECITB), which closed on 14 June.
People FE students tackle infrastructure projects in Constructionarium pilot Thirty-eight further education students from colleges across the UK have completed two scaled infrastructure projects at Constructionarium as part of a pilot programme designed to give young people hands-on experience of construction and engineering careers.
Legal Labour shortages are now fuelling construction disputes Construction disputes are usually about price, time and quality, and labour shortages affect all three.
People ECITB launches ‘next-generation learning identity’ inspired by video games To mark Learning at Work Week, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new digital learning “ecosystem” inspired by the look and feel of 3D gaming environments.
News Biggest-ever replica of a Neolithic feasting hall completes at Stonehenge English Heritage today unveiled its £1m reconstruction of a 7m-tall, 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall near Stonehenge.
The September/October 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.