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The Construction VAT reverse charge – what is it actually about?

You have probably heard about VAT changing for the construction industry [...]
Bears aid Selco’s charity push for Macmillan

Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its eye-catching fundraising [...]
New Amey design hub in Cardiff welcomed by Transport Minister

Leading infrastructure consultancy Amey has announced the opening of a new [...]
Hinkley Point C hits its biggest milestone yet

Hinkley Point C has hit its biggest milestone yet on schedule. The [...]
Boathouse designs for New York-based non-profit Row New York revealed

Row New York has announced the designs for its new boathouse, located in [...]

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Overcoming the UK construction skills shortage – By Ally Robin, director, STAR Recruitment

The UK construction industry contributes £110 billion per year to the economy, 7% of GDP, and accounts for approximately 3 million jobs according to the Government’s report on Construction Strategy. Despite this however, the industry is facing a number of significant challenges, none more so than the ever widening skills gap which if not addressed, only stands to hinder this growth. For a long time, construction companies were reliant on attracting experienced staff through natural market movement and apprenticeship schemes, which proved successful in the short term. More long term, however, this meant companies were less focused on [...]