Mark Reynolds has called for a radical new incentive to encourage employers to take on apprentices

The number of CSCS-logoed cards issued to workers under the age of 25 has risen by almost 9% in the past two years, despite an overall decline in card issuance across the construction workforce.

For construction firms under pressure to deliver more with tighter resources, smarter digital tools are no longer optional – they’re essential.

Experience is one of construction’s most valuable resources, so passing it on is key to securing a skilled and resilient future workforce.

Future-proofing the workforce is fundamental to tackling the challenges facing the regeneration sector and the wider construction industry.

A new action plan has been unveiled to address infrastructure and construction skills needs.

Companies that fail to carry out right-to-work checks when hiring zero-hours workers could face fines of up to £60,000 and potential prison sentences of up to five years.

Talk of labour shortages can be simplistic as regional data shows substantial variation, writes Kris Hudson.