Employment
New report outlines highways and transportation sector employment trends
14 Mar 24
CIHT) has released a groundbreaking benchmark report that tracks employment trends.
Mental health worries for construction professionals
11 Sep 23
87% agreed that ‘working on my main project has negatively affected my mental wellbeing’.
Quality over Quantity: Retaining Talent in the Construction Industry
8 Sep 23
This article looks at the current challenges faced by the construction sector when trying to retain talent.
Navigating the UK’s immigration system
11 Aug 23
A guide for construction employers on hiring overseas talents,
How the Engineering and Construction sector has adapted to become a more diverse workforce
24 Jul 23
Figures from 2022 show that women make up just 16.5% of all UK engineers.
Non-EU labour plugs skills gap
14 Jul 23
New research suggest that the government needs to make an urgent intervention in filling the construction skills gap.
Machine control key to attracting new talent in construction
3 Jul 23
Machine control – the automation of construction equipment – is key to attracting new talent and addressing the skills shortage in the sector, according to construction professionals surveyed in a new report by Topcon Positioning Systems. Three-quarters (77%) of those surveyed in the report –
Ensuring Safety and Justice in the Workplace
30 Jun 23
A Call for Employer Responsibility and Employee Protection
Invest in the next generation
12 May 23
If we want to futureproof our industry, we must continue to invest in the next generation of workers.
How can businesses entice young people to a career in construction?
17 Apr 23
Why is construction struggling to recruit home grown talent?
