Tag: Workforce
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Industry rallies behind new infrastructure skills plan
Lorraine Gregory, director of CECA Midlands, added: “The Infrastructure Sector Skills Plan represents a vital step forward in tackling the skills challenges our industry faces, and will help to ensure the right people are in the right places to deliver the substantial pipeline of work that exists in the years ahead. View the original article…
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Building the Future Workforce: How the Construction Industry Can Attract Youth to the Trades
As the school year gets underway, high school juniors and seniors are weighing their next steps after graduation. Some may already have a clear direction, but many are staring down a future clouded by uncertainty. Universities are contending with budget cuts, student debt looms large and white-collar career paths are increasingly saturated and competitive. One…
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Adult learner scheme launched to upskill existing workforce
A new training scheme for adult learners in the north of England is helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in the engineering construction industry. Funded by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), the scheme has been developed by the International Assessment Centre (IAC) in response to demand from employers to help workers who have site experience but…
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Buildots acquires workforce and safety management platform
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Buildots, a construction tech solution geared toward project management, has acquired workforce and safety management platform Genda, according to an Oct. 16 news release. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition…
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $86 Million to Expand Workforce Training in 14 States
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to support workforce development and strengthen domestic manufacturing and shipbuilding. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers that offer training for new and existing workers in…
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Buildots adds workforce insights with Genda acquisition
AI-powered construction specialist Buildots has bought workforce and safety management platform Genda. Buildots’ aim is to unify construction delivery on a single platform and provide accurate insights into progress, pace, and risk of delay. The acquisition of Genda will allow it to improve workforce insights. The purchase has been funded by S3 Ventures, TenOneTen, ICI…
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Leading Women of Asphalt into a New Era of Workforce Development
The asphalt industry is known for tradition, grit, and a workforce built over generations. Yet women remain underrepresented, making up just 11% of the construction industry and often less than 2% of field roles, despite representing 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Recognizing the gap, Women of Asphalt was founded in 2018 with a mission…
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The Hidden Cost of Financial Insecurity in the Construction Workforce
Walk onto any construction site, and you’ll see skilled professionals building the infrastructure that shapes our cities. But behind the hard hats and steel-toed boots, many of these workers are fighting a different kind of battle—one that doesn’t involve heavy machinery or tight deadlines. It’s the constant struggle of financial insecurity, and it’s costing the…
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AEE: 75% of Energy Professionals Facing Workforce Shortages
A new report from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) warns that three-quarters of energy professionals worldwide say their sector is facing workforce shortages, a figure that rises to 90% in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa. The 2025 Energy Jobs & Market Trends Survey highlights a critical mismatch too: demand for efficiency…
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Apprenticeships are the backbone of construction’s future workforce
Apprenticeships have long been the cornerstone of skills development in construction. Despite evolving funding models and shifting perceptions, their role in securing the industry’s future remains as important as ever. The recent government changes to the apprenticeship levy have reignited conversations about the value of apprenticeships across the construction sector. For us at Bagnalls, a…