Net Zero Is Creating a New Construction Skills Crisis

The construction industry has spent years talking about the need to build more sustainably. Net zero targets, carbon reduction, energy efficiency and greener materials have moved from being niche topics discussed by specialists to becoming major considerations on projects across the UK. Governments, developers and clients are increasingly demanding buildings that use less energy and produce fewer emissions, while the industry is under growing pressure to reduce the environmental impact of construction itself. On paper, the direction of travel seems clear. The UK needs greener buildings and a greener built environment. But there is a problem that receives considerably less attention: who is actually going to do the work?

Mace head calls for tax incentive to boost construction apprenticeships

Mark Reynolds has called for a radical new incentive to encourage employers to take on apprentices The post Mace head calls for tax incentive to boost construction apprenticeships appeared first on Construction Management.

Chancellor announces £100m expansion of apprenticeships as he calls cutting welfare bill a ‘moral duty’

Mayors to be handed control over thousands of apprenticeships for young people in local areas

The Construction Skills Shortage Is Getting Worse. So Where Are the Workers Going?

For years, the construction industry has been talking about the skills shortage. It has become one of those phrases that appears in almost every industry report, conference presentation and recruitment conversation.

Building-sector degree apprenticeships surge at universities

The number of degree-level building apprenticeships on offer has soared this September, research has revealed. Data published by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) showed a 95 per cent uplift in architecture and construction courses since 2024 – making it the fastest growing sector behind… The post Building-sector degree apprenticeships surge at universities appeared first on Construction News.

HS2 - Production of HS2's Northolt Tunnel segments begins at new Hartlepool facility 25072023

This video looks at the off-site fabrication facility in Hartlepool that has started to manufacture concrete tunnel segments for the HS2 project, including the 'Northolt tunnel east' and 'Euston tunnel'

HS2 Project Update, June 2023

HS2's Chief Executive, Mark Thurston, provides an HS2 project update on progress of the project

EDF - Take a tour of Sizewell B nuclear power station

Ever wondered what it's like inside a nuclear power station? Join Graduate Apprentice Poppy Able on a tour of Sizewell B power station.

The B1M - Construction 2025 Explained 09032016

B1M’s Fred Mills explaining why construction matters, why it needs to change and how to approach the radical targets proposed. The British government have an Industrial Strategy that supports job creation and economic growth. As part of that Strategy, they are forming partnerships with key, influential sectors – including construction. “Construction 2025” is the strategy developed by industry and the UK Government to improve construction by 2025.

IPA - Government Construction Strategy 2016-20, March 2016

The Government Construction Strategy (GCS) 2016-20 sets out the Government’s plan to develop its capability as a construction client and act as an exemplary client across the industry. GCS 2016-20 builds on the success of GCS 2011-15 and will help departments meet the challenges of inflationary pressure in a rising market by driving increased construction productivity. This increased productivity will facilitate forecast efficiency savings of £1.7 billion over the course of this Parliament.

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