UK construction skills shortage response strategies and an analysis of industry perceptions
Series: Construction Management and Economics ; 18(7) October-November 2000, 853-862(10)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: With the current economic recovery it is likely the construction industry will shortly be facing considerable shortages of skilled workers in both traditional and new skills areas. Details the findings of a survey which looked at construction employers' views of the response strategies that have been promoted by industry and government. Describes seven existing schemes, and another nine alternative strategies. The survey findings indicate that employers support: the Construction Skills Certification Scheme; Investors in People; economic stability within the industry; long term industry-wide training plans; a return to direct employment; the development of new technologies and construction techniques. Tables. References.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS62941 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109018-1001 |
With the current economic recovery it is likely the construction industry will shortly be facing considerable shortages of skilled workers in both traditional and new skills areas. Details the findings of a survey which looked at construction employers' views of the response strategies that have been promoted by industry and government. Describes seven existing schemes, and another nine alternative strategies. The survey findings indicate that employers support: the Construction Skills Certification Scheme; Investors in People; economic stability within the industry; long term industry-wide training plans; a return to direct employment; the development of new technologies and construction techniques. Tables. References.