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Building Lives. Interview with Sian Workman for National Apprenticeship Week
For young disadvantaged people, finding a career in the construction industry really can be a life saver says charity boss.Read more -
Companies have social duty to increase apprenticeships, says Amey's Milner
Addressing skills shortages is one driver for creating apprenticeship schemes but so is doing the right thing for the country’s young people, says Amey's managing director of the consulting and strategic infrastructure, Andy Milner.Read more -
Growing use of robotics means higher skilled humans
The growth of robotics as a way to improve efficiencies and deal with a skills shortage will not be at the expense of humans, says logistics expert Jon Gibson.Read more -
Nick Roberts, Atkins' UK ceo highlights the consequences of an engineering skills deficit
Tackling the shortage of engineers in the UK has long been a topic of debate in our industry. Atkins chief executive, UK and Europe explains the challenge.Read more -
Migrant labour vital to construction but can’t be a substitute for training, says CIOB
CIOB wades into immigration debate saying construction can’t function without overseas labour.Read more -
Crisis management: Prepare for the worst
Plan for a crisis, prepare for the worst, practise your response and be prepared to show leadership – good advice from crisis manager Chris Patey.Read more -
The construction industry’s growing skills shortage is a critical issue says Boles
But while government can provide support, employers must take the lead in solving the problem, explains Construction Minister Nick Boles.Read more -
KPMG warns of project delays because of lack of labour
The UK needs more construction staff to deliver the increase in Government construction pipeline, warns consultant. At same time Atkins study has said £2.5bn investment needed in STEM training.Read more -
Judges announced for ACE Engineering Excellence Awards - entries close today
French, Waboso, Bairstow and Pollard are all on the panel. Closing date for entries is today – 20 February.Read more -
The Engineering Machine – stop motion video explains value of infrastructure
What is infrastructure, what is engineering and how does it affect me? That’s all explained to young people in a fun short film courtesy of Bechtel.Read more
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