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Data from SNIPEF's latest State of Trade report warns of mounting pressure on firms as labour shortages deepen and margins tighten

Plumbers are struggling to hire apprentices due to wage demands, Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications double and Prince Andrew confront buildings putting in speed bumps

Government announces plan for expanded construction colleges, 24% of tradespeople skip using sun protection and a plasterer has the front of his van nicked

Citizens Advice handles 37,000 complaints about building trades, Gen Zers join the trade for the career opportunities and children get involved with roofing work

​​​​​​​Superwood is said to have 50% more tensile strength than steel and a strength-to-weight ratio that’s 10 times stronger

If you want to avoid artificial intelligence taking over your job in the future, learn a trade.

Over 75% of parents in Scotland would support their child working in construction, with over a third (39%) preferring the “earn while you learn” approach

Data from SNIPEF's latest State of Trade report warns of mounting pressure on firms as labour shortages deepen and margins tighten

Plumbers are struggling to hire apprentices due to wage demands, Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications double and Prince Andrew confront buildings putting in speed bumps

​​​​​​​The network of training providers will transform how construction training is delivered across Great Britain through genuine collaboration, dedicated support, and employer-led insights

Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, with LCB selected to represent the Yorkshire and the Humber region

Clive Holland tackles the contentious topic of bullying