We need to ensure that there is a straightforward path for young people into the construction sector

By Mark Castle2018-11-19T07:00:00

To win new recruits to construction we must all get behind a shared industry plan – changing perceptions and building a seamless talent pipeline

How can we inspire young people to join the construction sector? It’s a big question, and an increasingly urgent one. For years, we’ve seen too many people leave the sector and too few young people queuing up to replace them.

Access to labour from outside the UK after Brexit is a real concern – the tap may get turned off very quickly. We are in fierce competition to attract a limited pool of talent, and currently we in construction are losing to other industries that are making a better pitch to the next generation.

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