Employment
How the Engineering and Construction sector has adapted to become a more diverse workforce
24 Jul 23
Figures from 2022 show that women make up just 16.5% of all UK engineers.
New construction roles added to Shortage Occupation List
21 Jul 23
The Home Office has added a number of construction roles to the Shortage Occupation List.
Non-EU labour plugs skills gap
14 Jul 23
New research suggest that the government needs to make an urgent intervention in filling the construction skills gap.
Machine control key to attracting new talent in construction
3 Jul 23
Machine control – the automation of construction equipment – is key to attracting new talent and addressing the skills shortage in the sector, according to construction professionals surveyed in a new report by Topcon Positioning Systems. Three-quarters (77%) of those surveyed in the report – which polled 1,000 decision makers
Ensuring Safety and Justice in the Workplace
30 Jun 23
A Call for Employer Responsibility and Employee Protection
More roles added to shortage in construction
15 Jun 23
The Construction Leadership Council has published an updated version of its report of shortage occupations in construction.
Invest in the next generation
12 May 23
If we want to futureproof our industry, we must continue to invest in the next generation of workers.
How can businesses entice young people to a career in construction?
17 Apr 23
Why is construction struggling to recruit home grown talent?
Data reveals half of construction workers feel lonely at work
27 Mar 23
New data has revealed that half (47%) of construction workers in the UK feel lonely in the workplace.
What is Social Value and how does it help suppliers to win work with the public sector?
20 Mar 23
Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal offers his unique perspective on what it takes to win new contract
