Employer confidence key to success of construction skills package, says NAO

The government’s £625m construction skills package is a positive step towards tackling labour shortages, but its success will depend on employers having the confidence to recruit and train more workers,… The post Employer confidence key to success of construction skills package, says NAO appeared first on Construction Management.

Trump taps acting Secretary Sonderling to lead DOL

Keith Sonderling has voiced support for business-friendly regulations and programs that encourage employers to perform self-audits.

2Q 2026 Cost Report: Compensation Increases on the Decline Following 2023 High

Hiring process slows as employers and employees show caution.

Manifesto sets out industry’s demands for next NI government

An industry body has urged the next government of Northern Ireland to set ambitious housebuilding targets and secure more cash for infrastructure projects. The Construction Employers Federation (CEF), which says it represents 70 per cent of the industry in Northern Ireland, set out its manifesto… The post Manifesto sets out industry’s demands for next NI government appeared first on Construction News.

AI recruitment platform launches to address construction skills shortage

An AI-powered recruitment platform has been launched with the aim of helping construction employers tackle ongoing skills shortages and improve access to talent. The post AI recruitment platform launches to address construction skills shortage appeared first on Construction Management.

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