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.