Shortage of carpenters but quarter of SME’s shed staff
A new survey shows a shortage of skilled carpenters which for the first time overtake bricklayers as the most sought after tradesmen, this shortage of quality tradesmen is thought to…
Read MoreA new survey shows a shortage of skilled carpenters which for the first time overtake bricklayers as the most sought after tradesmen, this shortage of quality tradesmen is thought to…
Read MoreMore than two-thirds of small and medium-sized construction firms are struggling to hire carpenters and bricklayers. The latest trade survey by the Federation of Master Builders reveals skills shortages…
Read MoreBuild UK Members Impacted by Industry’s Skills Challenges Results of the third State of Trade survey for 2016 show that whilst Build UK members’ workloads rose following the EU referendum,…
Read MoreGreater collaboration between house builders and their subcontractors is essential if the industry is to address its skills shortage and continue to increase output in the coming years a new…
Read MoreA new report released by Scape group has highlighted concerns over the skills shortages in the construction industry particularly targeting tradesmen and apprentices as particular areas of concern with one…
Read MoreA massive skills shortage in the construction industry has had a huge impact on wages with carpenters, bricklayers and most other tradesmen commanding £1200 a week or more because of…
Read MoreSkills shortages pushes wages up 6% with bricklayers and surveyors in high demand. The acute skills shortage in construction pay increases in the industry are running at three times the national average of 2%. The…
Read MoreMore recognised qualifications is ‘key to tackling skills gap’ is the soundbite being used, with a new study finding that formal training leading to a nationally recognised qualification is desperately needed…
Read MoreA poll has found a shortage of skilled workers could prevent building firms from making the most of the booming housing sector, as the industry steps up efforts to attract…
Read MoreA new report from the Recruitment and Employment federation and KPMG highlights the skills shortages in the construction industry with many firms being held back staffing problems. Engineering employees were…
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