UK construction industry ends six-month slump with growth surge

Last week marked a significant milestone for our collaborative efforts with T3 Training and Development as we hosted an enriching development day tailored specifically for the burgeoning talents enrolled in the Steel Fixing Apprenticeship program. Amidst

A new report has revealed that only 45% of the UK public is aware of the skills shortage in construction. UK tradespeople believe that the biggest contributing factor to the skills shortage is a negative perception of

A total of 300,000 construction workers have been lost to the industry in the last five years – one builder for every home the government has been trying – and failing – to build each year.

Labour supply firms Hercules Site Services, Danny Sullivan, VGC and Carmichael have been selected to form Costain’s new integrated labour team, or ILT. This ILT becomes Costain the first point of contact for any temporary labour

Cotswold-based Hercules Site Services has joined the UK-wide labour framework of Costain Ltd. Hercules, headquartered at South Cerney, is a leading technology enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. Costain has announced

Specialist recruitment firm Hercules Site Services has signed a deal with construction firm Costain. The Gloucestershire based recruiter  has joined the UK-wide labour framework of Costain Ltd, part of Costain Group plc, after a successful tender

Britain’s construction industry expanded last month for the first time since August, albeit only slightly, according to a survey on Friday that added to signs of improvement in the economy after a recession in the second

The construction industry has long been the backbone of economic development, shaping skylines and building the foundations of modern societies. However, a looming challenge threatens to disrupt this vital sector—the construction skills shortage in the United

The UK construction industry is facing a critical skilled labour shortage, impacting its ability to meet demand and sustain growth. This post delves into the root causes, consequences, and possible solutions to this pressing issue. Escalating

UK Construction Week (UKCW) is the UK’s largest built environment event portfolio. There’s no better place to meet your suppliers and customers, unearth unique opportunities and discover new industry innovations – all in one location. UKCW takes

In the realm of construction, women compromise just 15% of the workforce out of a total of 2.2 million individuals in the UK alone. While strides towards equality are being made, the industry remains predominantly male

Cotswold-based labour supply company Hercules Site Services has reported another year of growth across all areas of the business. The company, headquartered at South Cerney, near Cirencester, held its annual general meeting yesterday (Monday 11th). During

UK construction activity stabilised in February, driven by improved demand on the back of falling inflation and expected interest rate cuts, according to a closely watched survey published last week. The S&P Global/Cips UK construction purchasing