In the dynamic landscape of the construction industry, upskilling the current workforce and attracting a new talent pool into the industry holds paramount importance. As technologies evolve and advance, empowering our construction professionals with new skills and knowledge is a strategic necessity. Meanwhile positive initiatives are taking place, from the Government’s Careers in Construction Action Plan to committed efforts by the construction industry to showcase the benefits of working in such a dynamic industry, are aiming to reach the next generation of construction workers. Offsite manufacturing, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and digitisation are creating new kinds of roles and setting a pathway for a more diverse workforce with a broader range of career options than ever before.
Topics include:
· promoting pathways into construction
· educating the current and future workforce
· the impact of new techniques and methods on construction education
· ensuring a diverse and inclusive work culture
· futuristic technologies, the impact of AI, the effect of technology on the jobs market