Good Employer Guide 2026: What does the data say?

By Alex Funk2026-03-05T06:00:00

All the companies included in Building’s guide completed an in-depth survey – here we dig into the data to find key trends in hybrid working, training programmes, wellbeing initiatives and EDI policies

The construction industry talks a lot about skills shortages, an ageing workforce and the race to attract the next generation, but what does it actually mean to be a good employer in a sector under constant pressure?

Between 2024 and 2029, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) estimates that around 240,000 extra workers will be needed to meet demand, but getting there will require companies to raise the bar when it comes to recruitment and retention.

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