Construction News UK & Industry Insights
The latest construction news UK contractors, developers and site teams need, from a recruitment team that knows what it takes to staff a project. From housing and major infrastructure to retrofit and net zero, we explain what each story means for skills, careers and hiring.
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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 Career Progression: From Site to Management With a Stronger CV
Construction career progression explained: the routes from trade to supervisor and site manager, and how to check, rewrite and match your CV to the next role.
How to Become a Quantity Surveyor in the UK: 5 Proven Routes Into a Great Career
How to become a quantity surveyor in the UK: degrees, apprenticeships, trainee quantity surveyor jobs and the route to RICS chartership, explained clearly.
How to Get a CSCS Card in 2026: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for New Starters
How to get a CSCS card in 2026: the HS&E test, the Level 1 health and safety award, the green labourer card and how to apply, explained step by step.
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.
Contract Employment Opportunities in Construction: 7 Things to Know in 2026
Contract employment opportunities in construction explained: CIS, IR35, day rates and how to find contract jobs and temporary work in 2026.
Welding Jobs in 2026: 7 Proven Ways to Build a Welding Career
Welding jobs are in high demand, with a UK gap of more than 35,000 skilled welders. See where the work is, the tickets you need and 7 proven career routes.
Plasterer Shortage: 7 Powerful Reasons Plasterers Are in Demand in 2026
Why every plasterer is in demand in 2026: housing growth, repair work and an ageing trade. See the job offers plastering firms make and how to get started.
Electrician Employment Opportunities: 7 Proven Paths in 2026
Electrician employment opportunities are growing as the UK faces a 15,000 electrician shortfall. See where the work is and 7 proven career paths for 2026.
HS2 Jobs in 2026: 7 Proven Ways Into Britain’s Biggest Railway Build
HS2 jobs in 2026: around 33,000 people work on the project. See who is hiring, the skills in demand and 7 proven routes into HS2 careers.
Construction Topics We Cover, From Groundworks to Handover
Our news desk follows the same areas our consultants recruit for. Tap a topic to filter the articles above, or see our latest vacancies and recruitment pricing.
Housebuilding
New homes targets, planning reform and the trades and managers needed to build them.
Infrastructure & Civils
Roads, rail, water and energy schemes, and the civils teams that deliver them.
Site & Project Management
What makes a strong site or project manager, and how contractors find them.
Commercial & QS
Quantity surveying, estimating and cost control on today's projects.
Health & Safety
CDM, site safety and the qualifications employers look for.
Careers & Skills
Apprenticeships, CSCS cards and routes into construction for new starters and career changers.
Construction Recruitment Built on Industry Knowledge
How We Find Construction Talent
The best site managers, surveyors and engineers are usually busy on a project, not browsing job boards. We reach them through referrals, industry networks and direct approach, then check what matters on site: CSCS card level, SMSTS or SSSTS, relevant experience on similar schemes and references from previous contractors.
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The Construction Skills Shortage UK Employers Face
The CITB Construction Workforce Outlook 2026–2030 says the industry needs around 206,000 extra workers by 2030. Housing targets, infrastructure and retrofit work are all competing for the same site managers, surveyors and skilled trades.
For employers, that means longer hiring times and higher costs when a role sits empty. For candidates, it means strong demand for experienced people, apprentices and career changers alike. Following the construction news behind each project helps both sides plan ahead.
That is why we write this blog. Our consultants use the same research to brief clients on realistic pay rates and timelines.
Construction Recruitment. Built Around Your Project.
Bernoullis started in engineering recruitment, and we bring the same careful method to construction: we learn the project, the site and the team before we put anyone forward.
We offer a free online session and site visit. Meeting the hiring manager and seeing the site gives us what we need to find the right person.
- 2–3 hand-picked candidates, not a pile of CVs.
- Checks on CSCS, site tickets and references.
- Follow-ups at 30, 60 and 90 days.
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Construction News & Hiring: Your Questions Answered
Where can I find the latest construction news UK contractors need?
Right here. The Bernoullis construction blog covers the projects, policy and trends that affect UK construction, and every article explains what it means for jobs and hiring.
What construction topics does Bernoullis cover?
We cover housebuilding, infrastructure and civils, site and project management, commercial and quantity surveying, health and safety, and careers and skills. Use the search bar and filters above to find a topic.
Is there a construction skills shortage in the UK?
Yes. CITB’s Construction Workforce Outlook for 2026 to 2030 estimates the industry needs around 206,000 extra workers by 2030, with site management, surveying and several trades among the hardest roles to fill.
Do you recruit contract or permanent construction staff?
Both. We place permanent staff and contractors, including roles paid through CIS or limited companies. We will talk through IR35 and the right engagement model for each role.
How can employers hire construction staff during a skills shortage?
Start with a clear brief, move quickly on strong candidates and reach people who are not actively looking. Bernoullis offers percentage, fixed-fee and subscription pricing, and our free recruitment tools show the real cost of an empty role.
I work in construction. How do I find my next role?
Browse our latest vacancies or submit your CV and we will contact you when a suitable role comes up. Keeping your CSCS card and site tickets up to date will strengthen your applications.
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