Skill shortage threat to new home supply
Series: Axis ; 58(2)May/June 2004, 10-11(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines the threats of skilled construction worker shortages and to a lesser extent building materials supply limitations, in particular aggregates, to the achievement of the increased rate of house building, called for by the Barker review. Traces the skilled labour shortage from the 1980s building boom through the bust in the 1990s to the current situation. Looks at the dearth of quality training in construction and why people are not going for employment in skilled trades such as building. House builders will only invest significantly in training when they have a long-term, stable workload, something they consider to be impeded by the planning system. Increased use of prefabrication and modern methods of construction would only be a partial solution to the skills problem.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | X126529 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126529-1001 |
Examines the threats of skilled construction worker shortages and to a lesser extent building materials supply limitations, in particular aggregates, to the achievement of the increased rate of house building, called for by the Barker review. Traces the skilled labour shortage from the 1980s building boom through the bust in the 1990s to the current situation. Looks at the dearth of quality training in construction and why people are not going for employment in skilled trades such as building. House builders will only invest significantly in training when they have a long-term, stable workload, something they consider to be impeded by the planning system. Increased use of prefabrication and modern methods of construction would only be a partial solution to the skills problem.