skills
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
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 .
Wellbeing sacrificed for profit
23 Oct 24
A new report by the APM calls for greater strategic leadership to improve employee wellbeing and prevent it becoming a “bolt-on extra”
Salford researchers to help tackle housebuilding challenges to meet industry demand
4 Oct 24
The UK’s housebuilding sector is struggling to meet supply chain challenges in the current climate.
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.
Developing women in leadership
20 Sep 24
The sector must more effectively engage and harness the full range of leadership talent available to it.
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.
Be wary of Artificial Intelligence
15 Jul 24
AI is now prevalent across all industries, construction included
Why the construction industry needs to be more collaborative with property managers
8 Jul 24
Leading Property Manager explains: Why the construction industry needs to be more collaborative with property managers
BESA welcomes election focus on apprenticeships
19 Jun 24
BESA has welcomed the renewed focus on technical apprenticeships triggered by the general election campaign.
