skills
Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills
3 Apr 26
The UK Government has initiated a significant reform of the national skills training infrastructure with the announcement of a 12-week consultation.
From One-Time Project to Lifetime Client: How Smart Pricing Wins You Repeat Construction Work
26 Nov 25
Learn how to price construction work for profit and trust—turning one-time jobs into lifetime clients who keep your schedule full.
Government urged to ringfence higher and degree apprenticeship funding
27 Aug 25
The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) is urging the government to ringfence its planned Growth and Skills Levy funding.
Tool theft nightmare for trades
8 Aug 25
One in 20 tradespeople had considered leaving their trade due to the impact of tool theft.
Renewed optimism in Construction sector as survey reveals growth and skills plans
23 Jul 25
Construction sector with project professionals anticipating project growth.
Thousands more to get the tools they need to start construction careers
9 Jul 25
Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.
Level 7 apprenticeship funding cuts will cost building companies millions in increased training costs
7 Jul 25
The government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships will cost UK employers.
University joins forces to address critical construction and housebuilding skills gap
2 Jul 25
The University of Salford is collaborating with Cube Thinking to support Barratt Homes in bridging the shift in skills requirements.
Boosting British jobs and skills key for firms to win major infrastructure projects
26 Jun 25
Creating high quality British jobs and boosting skills in local communities will be key requirements to win contracts for major infrastructure projects
Companies warned not to ‘fake’ diversity
3 Jun 25
Built environment firms shouldn’t do anything about improving the diversity of their workforces if they don’t truly believe in it.
