skills

Construction industry’s digital transformation


The construction industry has been a focal point for the UK government in developing it's digitisation.

Navigating the UK’s immigration system


A guide for construction employers on hiring overseas talents,

New construction roles added to Shortage Occupation List


The Home Office has added a number of construction roles to the Shortage Occupation List.

Non-EU labour plugs skills gap


New research suggest that the government needs to make an urgent intervention in filling the construction skills gap.

Machine control key to attracting new talent in construction


Machine control – the automation of construction equipment – is key to attracting new talent and addressing the skills shortage in the sector, according to construction professionals surveyed in a new report by Topcon Positioning Systems. Three-quarters (77%) of those surveyed in the report – which polled 1,000 decision makers

More roles added to shortage in construction


The Construction Leadership Council has published an updated version of its report of shortage occupations in construction.

Invest in the next generation


If we want to futureproof our industry, we must continue to invest in the next generation of workers.

The future of construction


New research reveals the construction industry faces standstill unless it addresses the barriers to development and growth.

How can businesses entice young people to a career in construction?


Why is construction struggling to recruit home grown talent?

Robotics signals a new reality for construction – upskill or be left behind


In the last decade, the wider field of robotics has witnessed a significant uptake of robot technology in construction.