Construction employment makes up lowest proportion of workforce in 100 years, report reveals

By Alex Funk2025-11-26T06:00:00

Industry bodies and the Centre for Social Justice warn shortage of workers poses threat to government’s 1.5 million homes target

The construction workforce has fallen to its lowest proportion of total UK employment in over 100 years, according to new research by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ).

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