Skills deficit costs industry billions in errors, delays and hiring costs, just 1 in 3 believe the government is doing enough on tool theft, and NASC and WiSA sign MoU
The construction sector is losing billions of pounds a year because of a skills shortage, a report by City & Guilds claims.
The training body said the talent deficit led directly to errors, delays, and excessive hiring costs.
Over 80% of employers said the shortage of employability skills, such as time management and face to face communication, negatively affected them.
Nearly three quarters of respondents also linked the lack of employable skills to high staff turnover.
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Just one in three tradespeople feel the government is doing enough to tackle tool theft — that’s according to a survey from Fix Radio.
85% of respondents said authorities didn’t take tool theft seriously enough.
There was also overwhelming support for tougher penalties for convicted tool thieves and greater regulation of second hand tool sales.
Over 80% of tradies also wanted van manufacturers to improve vehicle security.
To hear more, register for the Fix Radio Tool Theft Conference here.
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NASC and the Women in Scaffolding Association (WiSA) have signed an agreement to improve recruitment, mentoring, and career progression for women in the scaffolding industry.
Under the deal, the NASC will share technical and training knowledge, and links with contractors, training providers and industry organisations.
A spokesperson said that by working together they could create more opportunities for women in the industry.
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