CLC tells contractors to hire more staff directly

By Will Ing2019-06-04T05:00:00

Future Skills report says workers do not receive enough training

Contractors should employ more people directly to ensure the industry’s workforce is better trained, according to the Construction Leadership Council.

In a report on skills in the industry, published today, the industry body also calls on clients to push for smart construction methods through early design and procurement processes.

The CLC expresses concern over future skills shortages, noting that in the face of a £600bn construction pipeline 30% of the industry’s workforce is set to retire in the next decade while Britain’s exit from the EU will also prevent freedom of movement for European workers.

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