More than half of construction and property professionals are looking to change jobs, with factors like workload, flexibility and career progression now as important as pay.
The report, 'Understanding the UK Accident & Repair Workforce', revealed that the sector loses an estimated 4,700 workers every year.
Research from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) found that In 2025, 25.16% of CSCS cards were held by people under 30, up from 17% in 2021.
The changes include a sharp increase in salary thresholds and a tightening of skills requirements that will significantly impact hiring strategies.
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
The new policies will tighten requirements for workers, students, and families and focus on bringing in only those who contribute most to the economy.
Applications are now open for the scholarship which aims to train a new generation of skilled workers in key industrial roles.