Construction has a major issue in recruiting, training and retaining people with the skills required to deliver projects now and in the future. There is an opportunity for industry to work collectively and present construction as an exciting and rewarding career choice for new entrants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Inspiring Construction is a clear joint industry skills plan, supported by the Construction Leadership Council, which will inspire the next generation to choose a career in construction. It brings together a number of projects that will be delivered by Build UK, supported by a reformed CITB.

Key projects

Delivering Open Doors

Open Doors, delivered by Build UK, offers a unique chance to go behind the site hoardings, showcasing the fantastic range of careers available in construction.

Redeveloping the Construction Ambassadors Programme

Construction Ambassadors plays a vital role in promoting the fantastic career opportunities available in the construction industry.

Work Experience

Providing potential entrants with the opportunity to experience construction is essential, to help them understand the range of career opportunities available to them. Many employers offer work experience opportunities of between one and 12 weeks long. Build UK has already worked with the Department for Work and Pensions to produce an employer guide Future Building: A Guide to Successful Work Experience.

Partners