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Found 31 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.

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.

Destinations of construction learners in further education

This report presents findings from a study in England that compared learners’ expected outcomes from completing further education, construction and built environment courses in 2015/6 with the actual ...

Value of vocational qualifications in the construction and built environment sector

CITB commissioned this study to examine the benefits that vocational construction and built environment qualifications bring to individuals, employers and the economy of Great Britain.

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.