Education & Training
How degree apprenticeships can help the construction industry to get workers with lifelong skills
14 Feb 25
How construction organisations can help their employees develop the critical, lifelong skills needed to support the industry’s growth.
Government building maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn
27 Jan 25
The public spending watchdog has estimated that the government’s maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn.
McCoy Contractors delivers on ten-year Schools Rebuilding programme
21 Jan 25
The Coundon Court School redevelopment is part of the government's ambition to rebuild and refurbish schools across England.
New skills hubs launched to get Britain building
10 Dec 24
Thousands of construction apprenticeships will be made available per year thanks to £140M industry investment in skills to get Britain building again.
3 in 4 UK construction workers fear impact of skills and labour shortages
27 Nov 24
3 in 4 UK construction workers fear impact of skills and labour shortages
New construction season drives Antarctic modernisation forward
18 Nov 24
A new season of construction is underway in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
Budget 2024 – Building strategy
13 Nov 24
On Wednesday 30th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves offered us our closest look yet at the Labour government’s ambitious vision for the UK economy
Government’s new degree apprenticeship funding plans are a major blow to construction firms
4 Nov 24
The warning comes from the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) which has produced a new national report in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University .
Building careers with tech: Software’s role in the modern construction workforce
30 Sep 24
Software plays a vital role in 21st Century construction, helping modernise the industry, improve efficiencies, and deliver better project results.
Construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise
16 Jul 24
70% of construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise in projects but skills gap could derail growth – APM survey reveals.
