Skills shortages will lead to lack of 'work-ready' talent, sou construction professionals

摘要

Results from the fifth annual skills audit from the GOB reveal that the construction industry is under staffed. More than three quarters (77%) of construction professionals who took part believe a lack of skilled domestic construction personnel and the scarcity of good training and investment has led to a skills shortage. And 85% are concerned there may not be enough skilled construction personnel available when the industry needs them. "The signs suggest the industry is being cautious in how it retains staff and recruits new talent. That is unsurprising when the economy is so uncertain. But there is a risk that construction will fall into the same trap as the last recession and lose the people it needs to respond to economic recovery," said Michael Brown CIOB deputy chief executive.