Why accelerated aprenticeships mark a shift in delivery of construction skills

Tim Balcon is chief executive of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Between 100,000-130,000 people go through construction-specific training every year, but too many do not find their path into jobs at the end of their training. At the CITB, we believe this demonstrates two… The post Why accelerated aprenticeships mark a shift in delivery of construction skills appeared first on Construction News.

Housebuilding gets boost with CITB’s fast-track apprenticeship scheme

Fast-track apprenticeships supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will deliver a much-needed boost to the housebuilding sector, Construction News can reveal. The CITB today (4 June) launched its Accelerated Apprenticeship scheme, which it said will cut their length by up to a year… The post Housebuilding gets boost with CITB’s fast-track apprenticeship scheme appeared first on Construction News.

A million more construction workers needed, says Skills England

The UK construction industry needs to recruit a million more workers over the next 10 years if it is to meet its infrastructure commitments, according to a new report. The first-ever Annual Skills Report 2026 from Skills England predicts a sharp increase in labour demand… The post A million more construction workers needed, says Skills England appeared first on Construction News.

CIF Construction Outlook Quarter 2: Stable outlook for construction, but cost pressures and structural constraints weigh on growth

The CIF has today released its Q2 2026 Construction Outlook Survey, highlighting steady levels of activity across the sector. There is also a clear need for policy intervention to support The post CIF Construction Outlook Quarter 2: Stable outlook for construction, but cost pressures and structural constraints weigh on growth appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Director jailed over large-scale CITB test fraud

A test centre boss has been jailed for his “leading role” in facilitating more than 500 fraudulent safety tests required to work on construction sites, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has said. The organisation added that its joint investigation with Essex Police found that… The post Director jailed over large-scale CITB test fraud appeared first on Construction News.

Collaboration and interdependency: exploring the relationship between designers and contractors

Cost overruns, late deliveries and legal disputes are common complaints of the construction industry that affect efficiency, productivity and financial returns and impact on wider economic growth and prosperity. Collaboration is regularly proposed as a mechanism to achieve improved working relationships, information exchange, quality, timing and to reduce conflicts, risks, and costs.

Bonds & Guarantees - What Contractors and Employers should focus on

An excellent article published by Fenwick Elliott in their January 2024 issue of 'Insight'. The article covers the key differences between various types of bonds and guarantees commonly used in the construction industry along with practical guidance on what to look out for in drafting and when calls are being considered or made on the bonds or guarantees.

The B1M - Uncovering Construction’s Biggest Killer - Part 1 12072023

Construction has some of the worst mental health rates of any industry. In the US, a construction worker is five times more likely to die by suicide than from all the other causes combined. The B1M want to raise awareness and get 'Construction' to talking about this issue

BBA - Why choose a Career in Construction? Rebecca Lovelace, Chief Dot Joiner at Building People, 10102022

In the Careers in Constructions series, BBA are looking at the diverse roles within construction, the varied career paths to success and why the industry can cater for all of the above careers and more! And in this video, we chat to Rebecca Lovelace the Chief Dot Joiner at Building People

BBA - Why choose a Career in Construction? Andrew Carpenter, CEO at Structural Timber Association, 10102022

In the Careers in Constructions series, BBA are looking at the diverse roles within construction, the varied career paths to success and why the industry can cater for all of the above careers and more! In this video BBA chat to Andrew Carpenter, the CEO at the Structural Timber Association (STA)

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