Education & Training
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.
Pick Everard appointed to frramework for education health and safety
4 Jul 24
Pick Everard has added Pagabo’s new £90M Academy Services Framework to its portfolio.
BESA welcomes election focus on apprenticeships
19 Jun 24
BESA has welcomed the renewed focus on technical apprenticeships triggered by the general election campaign.
NFB publishes “Supporting Construction to Power Growth” manifesto
14 Jun 24
The NFB has published its "Supporting Construction to Power Growth" manifesto.
Bridging the gap: Ibstock encourages more young people to consider career in construction
12 Jun 24
The Construction Skills Network report paints a stark picture of the extent of the UK’s construction industry skills gap.
Infrastructure delivery stymied by skills shortage
24 May 24
New PAC report says UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure over the next five years
Construction workers at risk from poor mental health
22 May 24
Following mental health week, new research shows that half of all UK construction workers, or 1.5m people have worked in a dangerous environment while suffering poor mental health and close to 700,000 suffered injuries, according to new research from business insurer QBE. For the first time, QBE research shows the
