Between May and July, there were 38,000 vacancies in the construction industry, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, setting a 20-year record high, and surpassing the previous high of 34,000 recorded just two months prior. New data from the ONS also released today showed that average weekly earnings for construction were […]

Build UK has reported that 97% of all construction sites in England and Wales are now open and output is slowly on the rise.

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis,  January has been replaced by May as the most popular month of the year when people look for new jobs, with nearly a 200%  increase with people searching on Google “I want a new job” when comparing May to January this year. This is according to employment law firm […]

Business confidence may still be low but many businesses are starting to hire more new staff. According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) employers from the start to the middle of May have started to feel a bit more confident about their ability to hire new workers. Business confidence in hiring improved by 11%  […]

Industry leaders have drawn up a three-phase plan to rebuild the industry and help steer the economy back into recovery. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) says that within 2 years construction could bounce back as a more professional, productive and profitable industry. However, they warned the government that failure to stimulate demand will risk the […]

The Construction Products Association (CPA) estimates that construction output in the UK will plunge by a quarter in its most optimistic assessment. The CPA revealed that the output in the industry will have a drop of 25% during 2020 and then a rebound of 26% for 2021. The CPA described this as the most optimistic […]

Jamie Mackenzie, director at Sodexo Engage, gave tips on workplace safety for those who have recently returned to work following the easing of some of the lockdown restrictions. Mackenzie said that if your workplace needs to be re-opened then think about the level of flexible working it is possible to implement. This may involve offering more remote […]

The Scottish construction sector could return to work from May 28th in plans outlined by the Scottish government. The government said it is planning for outdoor workplaces to restart as part of the first phase out of lockdown, with physical distancing measures put in place with staggered start times and flexible working encouraged. The construction […]