The UK Government has announced a new vocational qualification for 16-19-year-olds - the “V-level” - designed to tackle the skills gap and streamline post-GCSE vocational routes alongside A-levels and T-levels. For young people ex...

As CEO of Construction Helpline, I recently attended two major CITB Skills and Training Conferences - one in Birmingham and another in Perth, Scotland. These events brought together senior leaders, training providers, and the CITB...

As CEO of Construction Helpline, I recently had the privilege of attending two pivotal CITB Skills and Training Conferences - one in Birmingham and a second in Perth, Scotland. These events, bringing together industry leaders, tra...

The face of the UK construction industry is changing rapidly. Innovations such as robotic timber construction, digital site management, and EdTech training tools are reshaping how buildings are designed and delivered. But to unloc...

The UK construction industry is facing one of its biggest challenges in decades: a growing construction skills shortage. According to industry forecasts, the UK will need over 240,000 additional construction workers by 2029 just t...