Quarter million additional workers needed to meet demand
Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2024
CITB’s Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2024-28 report reveals that the UK’s construction output rose by 2% in 2023 – the third consecutive year of growth, Construction Management reported. The construction industry's growth is not just a trend but a promising trajectory. Between now and 2028, it is anticipated to grow by an average of 2.4% a year, signalling a robust and sustainable future. The urgency of the situation is clear. To meet this growth, more than 251,500 extra construction workers are needed over the next five years, with construction employment rising to 2.75 million by 2028. Immediate action is required to bridge this gap. The major growth areas are expected to be private housing, infrastructure, repair and maintenance. Despite the industry recruiting around 200,000 people every year, in 2023, an average of 38,000 vacancies were advertised monthly. For almost a third (31%) of construction employers, finding suitably skilled staff remains their key challenge, particularly as more older workers retire and are not replaced. Although the construction industry welcomed 200,000 new workers, it lost more (210,000).
Trending Stories
-
Essex electrician has roundabout signs rejected
A sparkie’s bid to sponsor signs on two roundabouts has been refused by planning chiefs who described them as “clutter”
-
Barbie caused a ‘worldwide’ shortage of pink paint
Barbie needed so much fluorescent pink paint that it caused a worldwide supply shortage for an entire company
-
Builders find body of man murdered in the 1960s and buried in back garden
A woman who bought a South London house was left horrified after builders discovered the body of a man murdered in the 1960s and buried in her garden 14 months after she moved in
-
'Government insulation scheme ruined my home'
A home-owner said his flat has been ruined by black mould caused by a government "green" insulation schem
-
Builder celebrates lottery win by buying his coworkers bacon butties
A builder from Milford Haven who won big on the lottery celebrated his victory by treating all his workmates to a round of bacon rolls
Comments
Add a comment