Construction

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.

Find out more about the current size of the construction skills gap, what is causing it, and what can be done to begin solving it.

Find out more about the current high demand for bricklayers in the UK, and the construction activity that is driving these opportunities.

Discover the latest construction industry news, including Labour’s new social housing project and increases in predicted construction output.

Want to find out more about job opportunities for carpenters? We explore how both domestic and commercial projects are driving demand across the carpentry industry.