skills
UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
29 Feb 24
Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023.
Above and beyond: Pushing Social Value
3 Jan 24
Pagabo, discusses where national framework providers and clients can go above and beyond PPN 06/20
The Association of Brickwork Contractors to deliver brickwork upskilling programme
6 Dec 23
The Association of Brickwork Contractors (The ABC) has secured the tender for a three-year contract of funding from The CITB.
Gender pay gap for UK tradespeople revealed
6 Nov 23
Across a working lifetime, tradesmen may earn £700K more on average compared to their female counterparts.
Quality over Quantity: Retaining Talent in the Construction Industry
8 Sep 23
This article looks at the current challenges faced by the construction sector when trying to retain talent.
Tackling skills shortages in the construction industry with UK apprenticeships
4 Sep 23
As the rate of UK construction workers continues to decrease businesses must rapidly fill skills gaps to keep up with industry demands.
Construction industry’s digital transformation
25 Aug 23
The construction industry has been a focal point for the UK government in developing it's digitisation.
Navigating the UK’s immigration system
11 Aug 23
A guide for construction employers on hiring overseas talents,
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.
