Construction Unemployment in 2026: Vacancies Fall 20% but Skills Are Still in Short Supply
Construction unemployment and jobs in 2026: ONS shows a 20.5% fall in construction vacancies, yet CITB says 41,200 extra workers are needed a year. What it means for you.
Construction PMI September 2026: Activity Falls More Slowly, but Jobs Are Still Being Cut
The September 2026 construction PMI rose to 46.1, but housebuilding stayed weak and construction jobs fell again. What it means for workers and firms.
Construction Skills Shortage: CITB Says the UK Needs 41,200 Extra Workers a Year to 2030
The construction skills shortage in numbers: CITB says the UK needs 41,200 extra workers a year to 2030. What the forecast means for jobs, trades and pay.