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Found 23 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.
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.
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.
A new reality: immersive learning in construction
This report explores how the sector can modernise and innovate its training methods. It assesses the benefits provided by immersive learning and how it is being applied to best effect.
Career and training progression routes
A programme of research was undertaken to investigate career progression, training, education and qualifications in the construction sector.
Employment by occupation
The survey provides information on the numbers of people employed in both manual and non-manual occupations in the construction industry.
Educating the educators
This research was commissioned to find out what careers advisers and teachers think of construction, and how best the industry might change their opinions and support their work.
Fuller working lives in construction
The Fuller Working Lives in Construction study looked at how the sector could retain, retrain and recruit the over-50s.