People What can construction learn from the rail sector? Construction can draw valuable lessons from adjacent sectors such as rail and highways when it comes to workforce management
People Morgan Sindall skills programme returns to Salford Morgan Sindall Construction is bringing its Knowledge Quad back to Salford as part of the residential scheme it is delivering for developer English Cities Fund (ECF). The Knowledge Quad is a multi-purpose…
People Persimmon unveils new cohort of construction apprentices Homebuilder has committed to “improving the diversity” of its apprentices
People Retrofit summit highlights concerns over skills shortage Contractors and consultants from across the construction industry convened at a recent summit to address retrofit skills gaps
People CITB reveals plans for levy consultation Construction Industry Training Board announces industry-wide consultation over its levy proposals for 2026-29
People ABC celebrates construction students’ success The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) is hosting a series of certificate ceremonies to celebrate students who have completed its training programmes
People 21CC podcast: understanding sustainable construction plant Adequate training and plant management are key to reducing operational carbon emissions, veteran plant journalist Peter Haddock tells this month’s episode of the 21CC podcast
People National Construction College welcomes improved Ofsted report Training college has “embarked on a journey of improvement and development”
People Calling built environment employers: it’s time for PlanBEE Peter Barker, partner at Ryder Architecture, explains how the PlanBEE programme is disrupting the traditional approach to apprenticeships
People West Midlands mayor unveils skills plan New plan to address youth unemployment in the West Midlands comes amid predictions that 35,600 additional construction workers will be needed in the region by 2028
People Age should not be a barrier to lifelong learning, say industry experts Employers must do more to promote apprenticeships and professional development opportunities for more experienced candidates
People Hinkley Point C awarded for commitment to skilled workforce EDF Energy’s nuclear power project has been recognised for a commitment to training and developing skilled workers
Opinion ‘Digital tools can be the enabler of greater value’ A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media
People Just 15% of UK construction workers intend to delay retirement, survey finds Governments urged to incentivise employers to invest in healthcare and skills training, and recruit older workers
People CITB sets out skills priorities in new strategic plan The latest annual business plan aims to support construction’s skills pipeline
People Amey delivers social value through prison-based skills programme The Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling and Decent (CRED) programme aims to support prisoners’ long-term rehabilitation
People NHBC launches business graduate scheme The new business graduate programme, which starts in September 2024, is now open for applications
People NMITE showcases updated timber courses The Timber TED short courses aim to help construction professionals respond to the climate crisis
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