CITB says 22,500 new construction roles needed in Scotland to hit net zero goals

By Jordan Marshall2021-03-15T12:44:00

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Research finds sustainability push will require more than 4,500 project managers

The construction industry will require the equivalent of 22,500 new roles to be created by 2028 to ensure the Scottish government’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2045 is hit.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today published a new report, Building skills for net zero, which has found the nation will need to develop a mix of new skilled jobs, increased efficiencies in existing roles, and innovation in how the industry decarbonises the built environment.

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