
London’s Build Academy welcomes Minister for Industry to address construction skills shortage
The scheme – set up by the CITB, FMB, and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College – aims to tackle skills shortages in RMI, including green skills and retrofit.

The scheme – set up by the CITB, FMB, and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College – aims to tackle skills shortages in RMI, including green skills and retrofit.

Gordon Nelson, director at FMB Scotland, said: “With a shortfall of 100,000 homes and ambitious net zero targets, we urgently need to boost our building industry."

Brian Berry said: “Creating opportunities for experienced tradespeople to mentor others is essential for the future of construction.”

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warned the Government would miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without urgent action on the skills gap.

The CLC, with support from the University of Warwick, launched the consultation survey to gather views on the main causes of poor mental health and how the sector can address them.

Mike Reader MP said the current approach of school talks and work experience programmes was not enough to tackle the skills shortage.

The survey showed that 33% of firms found it hardest to recruit carpenters, with 32% struggling with roofers and 28% with plumbers and HVAC specialists.

Christopher Selby, general manager at YouthBuild UK, said: “Both the board of Trustees and myself are delighted to be welcoming Brian Berry as a Trustee."
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