Category: skills
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Survey finds 61% of construction SMEs are facing skills shortages
Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The findings from the latest SME State of Trade Survey show that despite strong growth in workloads during the first half of 2025,…
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CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry Why have the changes to funding and grants been made? For too long, there have been too…
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Amey’s new recruit pledges to boost employment of ex-offenders
Amey has appointed a rehabilitation lead as part of its commitment to employing ex-offenders across the business and wider supply chain. In the new role, Caprice Roberts will work with local communities, third sector organisations, the public sector, and private sector partners to support efforts to reduce reoffending, in alignment with the Ministry of Justice.…
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Skills gap threatens delivery of water reuse infrastructure
A new report on water reuse in the UK is calling for urgent action to equip a skilled workforce that can ensure safety, build public trust and help tackle water scarcity challenges. The report, Bridging the skills gap for water reuse in the UK, follows the Independent Water Commission’s review recommending regulatory action to drive the…
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Leadership initiative launched for women in construction
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Industry experts and the West of England Combined Authority are backing the launch of a new leadership programme for women. The Women in Leadership programme is designed to strengthen and diversify leadership pipelines in construction and related industries. Delivered by networking programme Think Circle and training provider The Coders Guild, the initiative offers a 12-week…
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Job spotlight: construction management consultant, Cube
Mark Johnston FCIOB discusses his career in the built environment, keeping his construction skills up to date and what chartered fellowship means to him. What attracted you to a career in the built environment? My skill set throughout school always related to problem-solving and logic, so I saw construction as a good fit. The construction…
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ECITB reviews occupational standards for pipefitters
Andrew Hockey, CEO at the ECITB, said: “National Occupational Standards are the bedrock of our training, tests and qualifications as they specify the required skills, knowledge and understanding for competent performance in various jobs and sectors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Construction careers programme marks first anniversary
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Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) – a careers programme launched to introduce young people in Essex to the construction industry – is celebrating its first anniversary. The five-year programme has involved three schools across Chelmsford and is designed to help develop a diverse pipeline of talent for the region’s built environment sector. Developed by Morgan…
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Home builders call for women to join careers scheme
The latest cohort is being supported by a range of regional and national builders, including Anwyl Homes, Bargate Homes, Bellway Homes, Crest Nicholson, Gleeson Homes, Hill Group UK, Pentland Homes Ltd, Prospect Homes, Stonebond, Taylor Wimpey, Untypical, Vistry Group, and Wates Residential. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Five ways to help veterans transition to construction careers
At Sir Robert McAlpine, we have an Armed Forces Community, sponsored by our chief executive. It meets quarterly to help ensure not only that new veteran hires land in the right environment for them, but that they also have a community that has been through the same experiences as them, available to support each other…