Surveyors warn growing skills gap is impacting ability to meet demand

Some 60% of respondents to the latest RICS skills survey cited a lack of mid-career and experienced professionals as the main cause of the skills shortage. The post Surveyors warn growing skills gap is impacting ability to meet demand appeared first on Property Week.

Wates and NHS publish blueprint for delivering 250 health centres by 2035

Report calls for new public-private partnerships and early contractor involvement, but warns of skills shortage. The post Wates and NHS publish blueprint for delivering 250 health centres by 2035 appeared first on Construction Management.

Builder regulation could boost apprenticeship numbers

Regulating builders could help tackle the skills shortage in the construction industry by adding a quality mark to qualifications, according to an industry expert. Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), said regulating builders and other construction professionals would make the… The post Builder regulation could boost apprenticeship numbers appeared first on Construction News.

It’s time to go back to school on the skills shortage 

Jen Radcliffe is head of oartnerships at PfP Thrive You've probably read about this sector's growing skills shortage. It’s a topic that the industry seems to discuss on repeat without ever quite moving the needle. "Interest among girls and young women is rising, even as construction remains one of the most male-dominated subjects… The post It’s time to go back to school on the skills shortage  appeared first on Construction News.

Why the shortage of engineering talent is reshaping recruitment and retention

The UK’s engineering sector is facing a significant skills shortage. The post Why the shortage of engineering talent is reshaping recruitment and retention appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

RICS - Retrofitting for the future: Net zero for existing building stock, 29062022

In this RICS webinar, the panel discuss the challenges in retrofitting existing stock, how can these be overcome and the best way to reduce emissions and energy use

Managing challenging market conditions - Shoosmiths

John Cleaveley and Amber Wright explore the economic and market headwinds currently impacting the construction industry, with analysis of how living sector operators and developers can mitigate risk in a volatile environment.

In post Brexit EU, could a visit visa be the answer instead of the points- based immigration system which can cause delays and additional costs? - Published by Weightmans

British construction companies have long relied on workers from the European Union (“EU”) for short and medium-term construction projects. Prior to Brexit, this was seamless from an immigration perspective. Not any longer.We have looked at whether visit visas might be a solution to this widescale problem.

Construction a changing skills landscape 2.0 Market Report - Published by SQA

The past 18 months have been turbulent for many business sectors, but this is especially true for the UK construction industry. The long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with uncertainty surrounding post-Brexit trade deals mean it has been a challenging time.

This has to be the year in which we do things dierently - Mark Farmer - Building Magazine January 2022

External events and increasing pressure from investors and clients mean the sector’s priorities are changing. It is down to us to make sure that this change is for the better

Things are busy, but is the sector really recruiting?