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Found 140 research reports. Research reports are sorted with the most recent first.

Post-16 routes into construction

CSN figures show construction opportunities abound. However, routes into construction require improvement; employers and colleges need to collaborate on course content and training needs.

Work readiness

While employers place great importance on work experience, they are less likely to offer it because of a lack of time, resources or suitable roles.

Young people not in education, training or work

Building 'social capital' - improving young people’s employability skills and motivation - is key to increasing construction opportunities for under-represented young people.

Unlocking construction’s digital future: A skills plan for industry

This CITB report shows how modern technologies can raise productivity, increase efficiency and help attract people to the sector.

Construction Skills Network forecasts 2018-2022 - Greater London

The Construction Skills Network (CSN) provides market intelligence and insight for the UK construction industry. This report covers Greater London.

CBE: Skills transferability in the UK

A CITB report and supplementary green paper to understand the potential of skills transferability into, and within the UK construction sector.

Building engagement: Encouraging leadership in construction

This report investigates the links between leadership and engagement within construction companies. It highlights practical steps that can be taken to improve business in the construction industry.

Changing perceptions: the growing appeal of a career in construction

This report outlines the findings of a CITB survey to understand perceptions of construction careers among young people, parents and career advice professionals.

Achievers and leavers: barriers and opportunities for people entering the construction industry

This report brings together three related pieces of research to give an insight into the barriers and opportunities workers may face when entering the industry.

The construction industry early leavers survey

This report details the findings of a study examining the nature, reasons for, impact of and ways of reducing early leaving from construction.