East of England needs extra 4,100 workers a year to meet demand, CITB report reveals
The construction sector workforce in the East of England needs to grow by more than 4,100 a year to meet demand, a report has revealed. The latest Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-2030 report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) shows that nationally, the construction sector needs to find an extra 206,000 workers within the next […]
Industry celebrates rise in female construction apprentices
Construction leaders have celebrated new figures revealing a huge rise in the number of women taking on construction apprenticeships. The fresh figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) show the number of women starting construction apprentices jumped from 1,450 to 2,410 between 2018 and 2025 – while the number to complete their courses increased […]
Hundreds unite to celebrate the success of the Essex construction sector
Hundreds of businesses have come together to celebrate the innovation and successes of the Essex construction sector. The first Essex Build 2025 event brought together 425 attendees from across more than 270 different organisations to Hylands House in Chelmsford on Thursday, March 13. The Expo is the largest event ever organised by Essex County Council’s […]
Entries open for CITB Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Awards
Inspiring and influential women working in the construction industry are being encouraged to enter a prestigious national awards competition. Entries are now open for this year’s CITB Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards, celebrating the women and non-binary people making their mark on the traditionally male-dominated sector. Women make up just 13.6% of […]
