People & Careers
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Bullivant to host 200 teenagers to boost construction’s appeal
Remote controlled rigs and a concrete pour on the agenda for the visitors to the Burton on Trent site. -
Apprentice stories – Ramone Morgan
From Dr Who to building services with Troup Bywaters and Anders - Ramone Morgan has plans for a stellar career. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Year of the Engineer 2018: celebrate the profession's impact on lives & the economy
Highlighting the impact of design and engineering on solving urban infrastructure problems is a crucial step in turning the next generation onto engineering careers, says Paul Jackson. -
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.