Features
The implications of Brexit for UK construction
2 Jul 18
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit is affecting four areas in construction – workforce, materials, red tape, and funding.
The impact of Brexit on immigration and the skills shortage
29 Jun 18
In a sector heavily reliant on imported skilled labour, Tsige Berhanu, discusses the implications of Brexit on the skills shortage.
Digital construction: transforming skill-sets within the sector
25 Jun 18
We take a look into the future at how new technology will change the construction industry and the skills that will be needed.
How sustainable construction is key to government’s Clean Growth Strategy
22 Jun 18
With the publication of the Clean Growth Strategy, the Government has outlined how it plans to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Leadership skills: investing in the heart of the organisation
18 Jun 18
Behavioural skills are just as important as technical skills in construction.
Learning the new tricks of the trade
15 Jun 18
We speak to offsite manufacturer, Fusion, about the skills shortage and how the turn to technology and sustainability can solve it.
New court ruling acts as a warning to contractors
15 Jun 18
A closer look at the Walter Lilly v Clin case.
To create value in the system, we must fix the Apprenticeship Levy now
11 Jun 18
Verity Davidge, Head of Education and Skills Policy at EEF, talks about the problems and solutions presented by the Apprenticeship Levy.
T levels – Building a better future for the construction sector
8 Jun 18
We are in the middle of a revolution for technical education which could help to address the skills gap.
Bricking up the construction skills gap through Career Colleges
4 Jun 18
Career Colleges can play a vital role in plugging the skills gap.
