BlackRock, Ford, Google and Carhartt Launch Skilled Trades Alliance

The corporate coalition seeks to bolster the companies' existing investments in training and cultivating new skilled workers, reflecting a broad labor shortage felt across industries.

Cement firm fined £1m after worker dies in bagging plant

A cement company has been fined £1m after one of its workers was killed when he was crushed by machinery in a cement bagging plant. Martin Bennett, 35, was crushed… The post Cement firm fined £1m after worker dies in bagging plant appeared first on Construction Management.

Hull College opens £5m training centre to boost low-carbon construction skills

Hull College is to open a £5m green skills training centre to help meet growing demand for workers with expertise in low-carbon construction, retrofit and renewable energy. The college’s School… The post Hull College opens £5m training centre to boost low-carbon construction skills appeared first on Construction Management.

Generation Toolbelt: Don’t make Gen Z construction workers pay for their vacations twice

Whether working harder to earn the time away or opting for only bite-sized vacations, Gen Z doesn’t want extra interrogations to justify taking a break.

Hiring Overseas Workers in 2026: The Detailed Guide for Construction Companies

The post Hiring Overseas Workers in 2026: The Detailed Guide for Construction Companies appeared first on UK Construction Blog. There has been an ongoing labour shortage in the UK construction sector, especially during infrastructure projects. There has also been a need for more workers for housing targets. As a result, many construction companies are considering hiring overseas employees to continue their projects and meet demand. If you intend to recruit foreign workers in 2026, […]

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.

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

What are the acceptable noise exposure levels for construction workers according to OSHA standards?