Due to the UK construction industry’s ongoing cost increases, it’s more important than ever to acquire new employees and retain existing team members. As the number of construction workers in the UK falls, particularly amongst the younger generation, businesses must act swiftly to close skills gaps in order to meet industry demands. By 2027, an … Read more
Leeds City College’s new Printworks Campus offers three storeys of high-quality classrooms to provide engineering and design courses to 16-18 year olds. The new campus modified the grade II-listed site into a contemporary hub. As one of the largest and best-preserved printworks in Leeds, sustaining the heritage of the building was essential, which was accomplished … Read more
With the construction industry facing a rise in complicated outputs and strict deadlines, it’s imperative that infrastructure projects are completed to a high specification and within the planned timeframes. Offsite production can support onsite personnel in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner while facilitating the timely delivery of vital infrastructure facilities and services. Current trends … Read more
Decreasing activity in residential construction, the decline in traditional skilled labour and the looming retirement crisis are all having a significant impact on the construction industry’s economy. The latter in particular is fuelling labour inflation, with one in five builders currently aged 50 or over. In tandem with the growing cost of materials and continued … Read more
Whilst the construction industry has not always been known for its embrace of inclusivity, the importance of a more supportive environment is becoming evident. This is a welcome change, particularly in light of research findings from the National Federation for Builders (NFB), which showed that almost 40 per cent of neurodiverse construction workers feel there … Read more
The continued release of greenhouse gas emissions is posing serious risks to human health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is one of the greatest health challenges of this century, enabling the inception and spread of infectious diseases and leading to a rise in non-communicable diseases worldwide. As a sector already facing … Read more