Skills Gap

John Barfoot, Learning, Education & Academic Director at CABE, is finding ways to make graduate recruitment easier.

One of the biggest challenges to our industry is increasing the attractiveness of the industry as a career choice says Aled Williams, Director of Research, Innovation and Partnerships at UCEM.

Upskilling, reskilling and retraining – three examples of thinking around the skills gap in the UK construction industry.

Boss Training and the CIC note that there are ways to minimise disruption to business in the post-Brexit exodus, including upskilling workers and utilising apprenticeships.

Building engineering involves problem solving and creative thinking, and it’s a skillset that’s honed during studies.

How can educational institutions encourage greater diversity in the industry? By teaching STEM subjects without prejudice and by exploring their potential for fun.

Engineers are encouraging children to explore STEM-related careers through grant scheme.

When those with construction experience and expertise meet those with digital know-how, amazing things can happen says David Adams.