Education & Training

Kier offers work experience to youngsters in care


Young people, living in care, in Barnsley attended interactive skills showcase days.

Demolition begins at London’s biggest regeneration project


Demolition has begun at one of London’s biggest regeneration projects.

FMB reports concerns over predicted downturn


FMB states that the construction sector is preparing for an impending downturn.

Highways England organises ‘construction schools’


Highways England staff organised ‘construction schools’ to support STEM subjects..

Total value of construction contracts increases in June


The value of all construction contracts in June 2019 was £5.2Bn.

Digital Skills for the Construction Industry


The importance of gaining valuable digital skills in the construction industry.

Britain needs a skills upgrade


The UK is in urgent need of a ‘skills upgrade’ to meet the economic challenges post Brexit.

ISSG publishes report on construction culture change


The ISSG have published their report on culture change in the construction industry.

Government spends nearly £3M on flood measures


The government is investing into property-level flood resilience measures.

Entry level skills in construction: Making effective use of graduates and apprentices


Tristram Hooley, Institute of Student Employers’ chief research officer, provides some insights on current trends in the sector.