skills
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.
Immigration policy must serve Britain, not party politics – NFB
29 May 25
The Government has published a new White Paper which sets out major reforms to the UK’s immigration system.
Ten years of progress on payment, pre-qualification and skills
19 May 25
The industry has made significant progress on late payment, pre-qualification, and competence since the formation of the trade body Build UK .
Next gen of construction workers to build housing promise
8 Apr 25
The Chancellor has announced £600M worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers.
Universities fear government reforms will stifle construction sector demand for higher and degree apprenticeships
3 Apr 25
Industry fears forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many construction firms from upskilling their workforce.
How degree apprenticeships can help the construction industry to get workers with lifelong skills
14 Feb 25
How construction organisations can help their employees develop the critical, lifelong skills needed to support the industry’s growth.
Persimmon Homes launches model home to trial new technology
31 Jan 25
Persimmon has launched a new facility, enabling its teams to trial new technologies and train staff.
AI poised to transform UK Infrastructure delivery, says CECA
22 Jan 25
CECA has highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the UK’s infrastructure sector.
