How the region’s construction industry is tackling the skills shortage
The construction industry faces a long-running shortage of skilled workers – particularly in the east of England where demand is among the highest in the UK. There are a host of large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as high targets for housebuilding, which will need a large, skilled workforce to make a reality. However, despite the […]
Construction leaders share wishlist for spring statement
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to present her spring statement, Construction Anglia has asked construction experts in the East what they would like to see included in her speech. Speeding up the planning process is top of their list of priorities, with releasing more housing seen as key to promoting growth in the sector. Stability […]
Commercial Director and Lighthouse charity Trustee speaks about how to encourage more women into sector
Women in Construction Week celebrates the role of women in the industry, shining a light on their achievements and showcasing the role models inspiring the next generation. One such business leader is Joanna Mulcahy, Commercial Director at Murphy, a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company. She is also a trustee at the Suffolk-based Lighthouse […]
Women in construction share views on how to help more women into the industry
Female construction leaders from across East Anglia have been sharing their views on how to inspire the next generation of women to join the sector. To mark Women in Construction Week, Construction Anglia has spoken with women in a variety of roles in the industry, asking them about how they got started, their journey through […]
