Category: Recruitment
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‘Not just bridges’: STEM programme inspires the next generation
Since 2009, the Big Bang programme has been on a mission to make STEM subjects more attractive to students. It is estimated that the ongoing shortage of STEM skills is costing the UK economy £1.5bn a year through expenses incurred in recruitment, temporary staffing, training and inflated salaries. This is not only damaging to the…
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Construction must ‘change and rethink’ workforce strategy, CITB says
Nothing changes. For years (decades )CITB has been reporting ‘we need xxxx more brikies, yyyy more chippies, etc etc. They are not there; they haven’t been; they won’t be. Construction ‘activity’ is up and down, whether or not we use the expression ‘economic regulator’ or not- it reflects many factors- changing needs, wants, costs, availabilities,…
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Masonry matters: a mission to boost skills
A new association promises to solve the masonry sector’s recruitment and training challenges with an approach that targets micro companies. March this year saw the launch of the Masonry Association of Great Britain (MAGB), a new organisation that aims to boost recruitment and upskilling in the masonry sector. Current systems are not working, says the…
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‘We need to educate young people about construction careers’
Attracting new talent into the construction industry was top of mind during the delivery of Belfast Grand Central Station for Translink. If government is to realise its ambition to ‘get Britain building’ and deliver on its hugely ambitious infrastructure targets, it needs to do more to fix the education system and attract young people into…
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Youth mobility scheme: an opportunity for construction?
The UK construction sector continues to grow, supported by increased investment in infrastructure and housing developments. With demand on the rise, the need for skilled labour is becoming more apparent. The CSN Industry Outlook 2024-2028 estimates that 251,500 additional construction workers will be needed in the UK by 2028 to meet demand. While vacancies have…