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

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Mar 7, 2025

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

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Chancellor’s Growth Plan Faces Workforce Challenge, Says NASC

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Jan 30, 2025

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

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Construction Industry Faces Second-Highest Workforce Shortage in the UK

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Jan 20, 2025

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

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Building Costs Set to Surge by 17% Over Five Years

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Jan 16, 2025

The cost of building projects is forecast to rise by 17% over the next five years, with tender prices expected to increase by 19%...

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Construction Growth Slows as Uncertainty Looms

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Jan 15, 2025

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

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