Construction

In our latest monthly construction news roundup, we look at the Autumn budget and new employment figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Find out more about changing careers to carpentry, and why it’s an achievable objective, whatever stage of life you’re at.

Discover tips, tricks and advice you can use for finding work as a handyman/handyperson.

Discover more about the benefits of a career in construction, from personal growth and stability to the accessibility of training.

Find out more about what construction trades are likely to be in demand as we head into 2026.

Learn more about the leading causes of skilled labour shortages in construction, and why it isn’t all bad news for those working in the industry.

Coinciding with World Spine Day 2025, find out more about the different steps you can take when it comes to protecting your spine both in and out of work.

Retrain for a career in plumbing or electrical installation with a flexible home study course from Able Skills. Study from home, train in our centre, and earn a City & Guilds qualification.

If construction is a career path that’s always appealed to you, but you’ve never quite made the leap, there are attractive opportunities for career changers to join the industry.

The UK continues to struggle with a severe shortage of skilled workers in the construction sector. We look at the latest report from City & Guilds and data from the Construction Industry Training Board.

When Zeva decided it was time to reskill, building on her background in painting and decorating, tiling felt like a natural next step, as it’s creative and practical.

Learn more about the different levels of CSCS cards for construction workers, and what the requirements are for each.