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By Elizabeth Staveley
By Diane Lightfoot
By Diane Lightfoot
Until the pandemic it was presumed working flexibly was incompatible with efficient site operations, now we know different
Recruiters have too many vacancies and too few candidates. Randstad’s Victoria Short warns of a perfect storm engulfing construction
Explore the key findings from this year’s survey
2021-06-21T05:00:00+01:00By Tom Lowe
The good news for construction is that post-lockdown there is now burgeoning demand. The bad news is that there are nowhere near enough people to do the work
2022-02-10T07:00:00+00:00By Mark Reynolds
Mace’s chief executive on why reforming the Apprenticeship Levy is just one important part of a collective effort to tackle the skills crisis
2021-10-05T05:05:00+01:00By Adrian Attwood
The skills shortage facing construction is particularly acute within more niche, highly skilled roles. So it’s time for the Year of the Craftsperson, says Adrian Attwood
Mandatory weighting of social value in procurement now means organisations must monitor progress on equality, which is a good thing, says Atkins’ Michelle Baker
Women’s minister calls on employers to push forward with positive changes - such as flexible working - adopted during the pandemic
Improving equality, diversity and inclusion requires more than words and policies. Personal support and offers of help are every bit as important, says Sadie Morgan
Why will the government not exempt construction trades from the new points-based system, asks Gleeds’ Richard Steer
Immigration changes may threaten the industry and its integral EU workers
With migrant workers now wary of a less welcoming environment, many are already heading elsewhere
Eight in 10 said workplace not supportive
Group focused on culture change, broadening diversity, and raising awareness of existing schemes
Plumbers and electricians cashing in with rates in London hitting record levels
Figure equates to around 5% of contractor’s current workforce
Group looking to addres skills gap in quest to decarbonise Square Mile by 2040
New awards recognise positive contributions in areas of people strategy and net zero
Number starting apprenticeships had dropped three years running
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The chief executive is leaving the training body at the end of the month
Wide-ranging report into meeting housing demand calls for action to tackle skills shortage
Number of staff has halved over four years under Vision 2020 restructuring