CITB publishes Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-2030
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30. The annual report sets out expected construction demand over the [...]
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Under Pressure: The Risks Shaping the Construction Sector Today
The construction sector has long been a cornerstone of economic growth and development. However, construction firms are now navigating an increasingly complex and challenging [...]
Research shows air source heat pumps can be four times as efficient as gas boilers in new homes
Research by Bellway and The University of Salford has shown that air source heat pumps can work four times as efficiently as gas boilers in new homes. The findings will [...]
Developers urged to incorporate Building Safety Levy into pipelines as deadline looms
Developers must act now to protect their projects from unexpected costs and programme delays by factoring the Building Safety Levy into schemes well before the October 1 [...]
Alarm bells ring as planning applications fall sharply
The latest industry figures from analyst Barbour ABI paint a dismal picture for construction in May. Contract award value fell for the fourth month in a row, dipping 16% to [...]
Shadow Housing Secretary Tells FMB podcast ‘Everybody wants to be an architect; no one wants to be a builder’
Sir James Cleverly, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has called for a fundamental shift in how Britain values skilled tradespeople, [...]
Wannabe sparky Warren inspires struggling youngsters with his heartwarming success
An apprentice electrician given a career chance by a forward-thinking construction company while attending an alternative provision school is inspiring other young people [...]
Housebuilding cost inflation edges higher as sector recovery remains uncertain
Annual housebuilding cost inflation, as measured by the BCIS Private Housing Construction Price Index (PHCPI), stood at 2.3% in 1Q2026, up on the 2% increase reported in the [...]
CITB supports over 30,000 learners with apprenticeship grants in the 2025-26 financial year
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its 2025-26 financial year (FY) grants figures. CITB has provided a total of £120 million for all grants, [...]
Brits underestimate the time and cost of bathroom renovations, builders warn
Seven in ten expect to spend under £10k while one in five think the work can be done in a week. Many homeowners may be underestimating both the cost and complexity of [...]
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