Construction News
Highways England apprentice scheme
8 Mar 18
Highways England has been urging people to become one of the dozens of apprentices the company plans to recruit this year.
February falls flat for construction
7 Mar 18
The latest IHS/CIPS UK Construction PMI data has been released, showing subdued growth for construction.
PM launches planning reforms
7 Mar 18
The Prime Minister has launched a set of planning reforms aimed at tackling the housing shortage and delivering homes for everyone.
Right to work: where should the responsibility lie?
7 Mar 18
Clarifying a worker’s right to work in the UK is a thorny issue, we look at whether the industry is taking its responsibilities seriously.
Evidence proves apprenticeships work
6 Mar 18
A leading training provider is urging more firms to make a commitment to apprenticeships, citing its own experience as proof that they work.
Ten myths about apprenticeships
6 Mar 18
Here, Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service busts the top ten common myths.
Skills Development Scotland encourages employers to diversify
6 Mar 18
Businesses might be falling short of their full potential by not diversifying their workforce.
Closing the industry age gap is vital for hiring in the future
5 Mar 18
Attracting a younger generation to the tool, plant and equipment hire sector is set to be a bigger challenge to businesses than Brexit.
Construction apprentices quids in
5 Mar 18
Construction apprentices will earn more than uni students, new FMB research reveals.
How apprenticeships work
5 Mar 18
Director of the National Apprenticeship Service explains how apprenticeships are helping more people to progress in work and life.
