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Blueprint for UK construction skills 2007-2011

By: Language: English Publication details: [S.l.] CITB-ConstructionSkills 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: Predicts that construction output will grow in all UK regions and sectors between 2007 and 2011, with infrastructure and public housing enjoying the highest increases. Government spending on education and its building Schools for the Future programme is forecast to be the single largest boost to construction employment outside London. However, the highest levels of demand will be in the southern regions with the concentration of Olympics and related projects. It is estimated that over 2.8m people will be employed in construction in the UK by 2011, up from 2.41m in 2005, and 87 600 recruits will be needed each year between 2007 and 2011. Provides forecasts for employment prospects and trends in the construction market across the UK regions.
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Predicts that construction output will grow in all UK regions and sectors between 2007 and 2011, with infrastructure and public housing enjoying the highest increases. Government spending on education and its building Schools for the Future programme is forecast to be the single largest boost to construction employment outside London. However, the highest levels of demand will be in the southern regions with the concentration of Olympics and related projects. It is estimated that over 2.8m people will be employed in construction in the UK by 2011, up from 2.41m in 2005, and 87 600 recruits will be needed each year between 2007 and 2011. Provides forecasts for employment prospects and trends in the construction market across the UK regions.