News

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

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.

Discover how the UK construction skills shortage is creating thousands of opportunities for new entrants, career changers, and skilled professionals.

Find out more about the latest developments from across the construction industry, including AI adoption, sector growth and a new mental health consultation.

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.

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.

Learn more about how the impacts of the cost of living crisis have caused delays to potentially crucial home maintenance jobs.

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