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Found 90 research reports. Research reports are sorted with the most recent first.

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.

Faster, smarter, more efficient: building skills for offsite construction

This report examines how the use of offsite construction techniques is changing the skills and training landscape for construction.

Career and training progression routes

A programme of research was undertaken to investigate career progression, training, education and qualifications in the construction sector.

OSAT: Capacity research and evaluation of the current model for delivery

This report was commissioned following anecdotal evidence around the quality of OSAT and preparedness of assessors to meet requirements of new Apprenticeship Trailblazers.

Skills & training in the construction industry 2016

Results of an annual survey to determine skill needs and training practices amongst both self-employed individuals and employers working in the construction industry across the UK.

Future of jobs and skills in the UK construction sector to 2030

This research was commissioned to identify the key issues and trends which the UK construction sector may encounter in the medium and long term.

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.