Category: People
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Construction’s skills narrative is misleading, says Birmingham college
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Construction employers must rethink the narrative around a ‘skills shortage’ and instead focus on stronger collaboration with training providers, according to South & City College, Birmingham (SCCB). The college has highlighted a lack of employer engagement that prevents learners from gaining the hands-on experience needed to enter the workforce. SCCB has reported that its workshops and…
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Job spotlight: head of people and culture, Eco Green Group
My role is incredibly varied, which means that I am constantly on the go. As Eco Green Group continues to grow rapidly, my responsibilities may range from developing recruitment strategies to establishing clear policies and procedures, introducing employee development programmes, as well as supporting initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and position the organisation as a…
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CITB calls for SkillBuild 2026 registrations
Robert Smith, product manager (careers) at CITB, said: “I look forward to SkillBuild every year and thoroughly enjoy seeing the talent and passion that the competition brings out. SkillBuild is a brilliant chance for construction trainees to show off their skill sets while developing and learning new ones. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How would earned settlement reforms impact construction?
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While the construction industry faces ongoing skills shortages, proposed changes to current settlement rules could add to the challenges employers must navigate. A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, the UK government’s consultation paper on earned settlement reforms, published on 20 November, marks a significant shift in immigration policy. The changes could extend settlement timelines and introduce stricter…
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Could you help shape construction’s future workforce?
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Experience is one of construction’s most valuable resources, so passing it on is key to securing a skilled and resilient future workforce. There is a government pledge to secure the future of England’s construction industry by training 60,000 new professionals, as well as a commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029. Therefore, the Teach…
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Wates and Premiership Women’s Rugby renew partnership
Genevieve Shore, executive chair of PWR, said: “I am delighted to be renewing our partnership with Wates Group, after what was such a successful first year. Watching the incredible PWR athletes walk out at our final with the Wates logo emblazoned across the StoneX pitch was a real highlight of our season, and I look…
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CITB apologises for ‘short notice’ ahead of funding and grant cuts
Commenting on the changes, Tim Balcon, CITB’s chief executive, said: “First and foremost, we want to apologise for the short notice for some of these changes. This was done to avoid surge claiming that will put our ability to support employers at risk. We had planned to transition our funding model gradually, giving employers time to adjust.…
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Why construction SMEs rise and fall on behaviours
Image: Designer491 | Dreamstime.com Most SME owners think their biggest challenge is winning more work. Let’s be honest, the real challenge is leading people. Projects rarely go sideways because of a lack of skill. They go sideways because of poor behaviours, weak accountability and culture drift that no one identifies early enough. If you run…
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Job spotlight: technical apprentice, Berkeley Group
Nylah Achampong explains what attracted her to an apprenticeship in the built environment and why she’s passionate about inspiring other young people. What attracted you to your apprenticeship? Berkeley Group has a partnership with my school and has been promoting apprenticeships, hosting various employability events and insight days for us at Oval Village in Lambeth.…
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Government unveils plans for 50,000 new apprenticeships
A £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, according to the government. The funding includes £140m for a pilot scheme which will allow mayors to connect young people – especially those not in education, employment or training (NEET) – with thousands of apprenticeships at…