skills

Dispelling misconceptions of apprenticeships


The benefits of construction apprenticeships are too often overshadowed by higher education.

Apprenticeships: Aiding the Construction Skills Revolution


Phil Eves, education co-ordinator at BAM Construction, looks at the benefits apprenticeships bring to the industry.

Global Modular Construction Market to rise


Research suggests that there has been a shift in awareness toward the use of modular buildings.

The biodiversity challenge for housebuilders and developers


By the end of the year, the vast majority of new development schemes will be required to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity,

Huge challenges require a new approach


The construction industry is facing many challenges and new approaches need to be adopted to bring more people into the industry.

The importance of diversity, inclusion, and equality within the construction industry


How diversity and inclusion can help tackle the construction skills shortage.

Driving public sector decarbonisation


Turner & Townsend has been appointed by the North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Net Zero Hub.

£4.4M fine for Interserve over cyber breach


Interserve have been fined over a cuyber breach which released staff personal details.

Mental Health in Construction: Actions speak louder than words


We need to make proactive changes to reduce stress levels that can cause poor mental health in construction

£87M funding for engineering skills


ECITB launches new skills strategy.