A construction technical excellence college in Exeter has unveiled its plans to help address skills shortages in the South West of England.

Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has opened its second training academy at its head office in Aldridge, West Midlands.

A new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has warned that without radical reforms, the construction industry risks falling short of the government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.

Training provider Women in Construction: The Power Within Her has developed a new programme for women working in the built environment sector.

A new façade training programme has been announced as part of a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) pilot scheme.

Construction employers could face growing labour shortages as colleges report significant challenges impacting their ability to train new entrants.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).

Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), tells CM People why industry leaders are coming together in response to the government’s proposed apprenticeship reforms.

Lendlease has been recognised for its collaboration with Our Newham Learning and Skills which has helped to support local skills and employment.

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has warned that government skills reforms risk weakening training provision for specialist trades in the construction industry.

Following a recent development day to kickstart new careers at Ashe Construction, three apprentices tell CM People what they have gained so far and share their plans for the future.

A broad coalition of construction organisations has written to the prime minister, warning that proposed apprentice reforms pose a serious threat to competence and safety across the workforce.

A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction.

Thames Water is partnering with Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) to open a new apprenticeship training facility.

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million construction skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years.

The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression.

The Skills Centre has opened a new facility in Essex to deliver construction training and boost employment in the area.

Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills.