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Construction

New Scheme Aims to Transform Apprenticeship Experience in Construction

A new initiative designed to reward and support apprentices in the construction industry is being launched to help reshape how young people experience and...

UK Construction Output Falls 0.2%

According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK's construction industry saw a 0.2% output decline in January 2025,...
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Government Promises ‘Seismic’ Reforms to Unlock Biggest Building Boom in a Generation

A major overhaul of the UK’s planning system has begun, with the government promising the “biggest building boom in...

CITB Unveils £1.15bn Investment Plan to Tackle Construction Skills Crisis

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a £1.15 billion investment as part of its Strategic Plan 2025–29,...

Chancellor’s Growth Plan Faces Workforce Challenge, Says NASC

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has called for urgent action to tackle the skills crisis in the...

Construction Industry Faces Second-Highest Workforce Shortage in the UK

The construction sector is grappling with one of the largest worker shortages in the UK, with 16% of businesses...

Building Costs Set to Surge by 17% Over Five Years

The cost of building projects is forecast to rise by 17% over the next five years, with tender prices...

Construction Growth Slows as Uncertainty Looms

The UK construction industry’s recovery slowed in December, with a new report highlighting moderated growth in output and new...