Spring Forecast 2025: What it means for the construction industry

RACHEL REEVES MP_HLA3076_HR

At the end of March, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out Labour’s plans for the economy in her Spring Forecast. Often considered the season of change, the Spring Forecast – also known as the Spring Statement – showed a promising reflection of just that – particularly for the construction sector. Here are our thoughts and takeaways … Read more

Breaking barriers for women in construction

Katie Prout

The construction and manufacturing industry is traditionally considered a male-dominated sector. However, women continue to break barriers into the industry, with approximately 303,000 females employed in construction in 2024, making up 13.6% of the sector’s UK workforce. With gender diversity challenges still present, it’s up to industry leaders to enable females to build futures within … Read more

Shaping the next generation of the construction workforce

Rachael Reeves MP. Apprentice

At Premier Modular, apprenticeships are more than just training programmes, they’re stepping stones to meaningful and rewarding careers in the construction industry. With Apprentice Week theme ‘Skills for Life’ inspiring conversations about ambition and growth, we’re spotlighting our own apprentices as they share their journeys. In this video, our apprentices share their journeys, from what’s … Read more