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Skills shortages in the UK construction industry 2008 [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Ascot CIOB $2 008Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 338.4569 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Reveals a continuing skills shortage in the UK construction industry, which is likely to become more pronounced as the demand for construction increases. The London Olympics, high housing targets and the Building Schools for the Future programme are expected to boost construction output to around 11% by 2011. The survey shows that workers with crafts/trades and senior/middle management skills are in high demand. Whilst migrant workers continue to fill labouring positions, they are often overlooked for management roles due to poor English language.
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Reveals a continuing skills shortage in the UK construction industry, which is likely to become more pronounced as the demand for construction increases. The London Olympics, high housing targets and the Building Schools for the Future programme are expected to boost construction output to around 11% by 2011. The survey shows that workers with crafts/trades and senior/middle management skills are in high demand. Whilst migrant workers continue to fill labouring positions, they are often overlooked for management roles due to poor English language.