“Skill, Baby, Skill” – NHBC to warn Government housing targets at risk without urgent skills push
The Government’s new mantra to “build, baby, build” must be matched with a national effort to “skill, baby, skill,” the…
NHBC launches nationwide trainee recruitment drive
NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranty and insurance, has launched its biggest ever entry-level recruitment drive, creating…
£150,000 anniversary boost for Stevenage contractor’s Early Years’ Talent Academy
One of Stevenage’s fastest growing principal contractors has pledged to boost its spending on its Early Years’ Talent Academy as…
When is a work environment classified as high-risk?
Every day on a construction site, your focus is on getting the job done. But behind the dust, the noise,…
Work starts on new Hydrotherapy Pool project at Rhyl school
Work has commenced on the construction of a new Hydrotherapy Pool at Ysgol Tir Morfa in Rhyl. The new facility…
NHBC backs Government’s Construction Skills Package, commits £100 million to training programme and encourages people from all backgrounds to now consider a career in housebuilding
Roger Morton, Director of Business Change, NHBC, has welcomed the Government’s landmark £600 million investment into the UK construction industry…
Construction industry urged to embrace hybrid working to attract digital talent
The construction sector must adopt hybrid working and strengthen its employer brand to bridge the growing digital skills gap, according…
Keon Homes rises up the ‘Great Places to Work’ ladder with second place finish
A fast-growing developer of affordable homes and extra care schemes has secured a top two finish in a competition described…
Think call for action to boost ‘misfiring’ apprenticeship pipeline for construction sector
A mismatch between the number of young people studying construction at college and apprenticeship opportunities needs fixing to enable the…
From Apprentice to Director: Family-Owned Contractor Beard Champions Apprenticeships to Tackle Construction Skills Shortage
As the UK construction industry grapples with a critical skills shortage, family-owned contractor Beard is doubling down on its commitment…