Let’s make 2021 the year of the craftsperson

By Adrian Attwood 2021-03-11T06:00:00

Adrian Attwood believes it is vital that we attract and mould a new generation of craftspeople to the construction industry

While covid-19, post-Brexit restrictions, a new regulatory framework and a digital revolution present challenges to a construction sector gradually trying to evolve, my outlook for 2021 is positive. Significant change is afoot, however I see it as an opportunity to revitalise the industry, particularly reversing the entropy caused by an ongoing skills shortage and an ageing workforce.

A lack of fresh talent coming into the building profession is nothing new, but it is particularly acute for specialist roles, especially in historic building conservation. For me, it is more important than ever that we find ways of encouraging young people to enter the industry, particularly conservation construction, to ensure its longevity.

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