THE UK construction industry could be missing the essential management skills to help it overcome the effects of recession, according to new research. In a poll of 1,450 construction employers, conducted by Industry Training Board and Sector Skills Council, CITBConstructionSkills, skills gaps such as understanding the implications of green issues (43%), identifying potential new business (39%) and not having sufficient IT skills (43%) were all areas picked out by industry managers and supervisors as lacking in their organisations. In addition, a third of employers said that keeping up to date with the latest innovations, products and techniques was an important concern for their business. A further 32% also stated that their management team's ability to identify the training needs of staff was an area that needed improvement.
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