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Construction Workforce Outlook 2025–29

A refreshed and forward-looking report that sets out the workforce needs of the UK construction sector over the next five years. Previously named the Construction Skills Network report, the Workforce Outlook reflects a broader understanding of the sector’s needs.

The outlook shows that there are opportunities ahead. Successfully achieving them requires long term commitment from employers, government, training providers and CITB. For construction to have the workforce it needs in the future, investment in training that supports people into jobs is crucial. This is at the heart of CITB’s Strategic and Business Plans.

Construction Workforce Outlook 2025-29 report can be viewed and downloaded, the page also features a new web-based interactive tool.

Understanding Further Education in Construction

The Understanding Further Education (FE) in Construction research provides evidence and insights on the role of FE and what it means for the construction industry. The research explores what works well in FE and where improvements can be made to ensure trained people progress into work in construction and meet the needs of the sector.

For further details and to download the full report, visit the Understanding Further Education in Construction page.

Careers in Construction 2025

This Careers in Construction research is the third part of a series looking in depth at construction as a career choice. It follows parts one and two which looked at perceptions towards the construction industry, the influence of careers information, advice and guidance, factors impacting career decision-making, and the influence of CITB activities.

For further details and to download the full report, visit the Careers in Construction 2025 page.

Construction Apprenticeships: Challenge. Opportunities. Support. 2025 update

The publication draws on a range of research to highlight how important apprenticeships are to employers and industry - and the opportunities that come with increasing apprenticeship starts.

To download the full report, visit the Construction Apprenticeships: Challenge. Opportunities. Support. 2025 update page.

Improving the energy efficiency of Britain’s homes: the opportunity

The UK has a legal commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A big part of the reductions will come from cutting the use of fossil fuels in existing homes. The construction sector has a huge role to play in this work.

Our latest piece of joint research with TrustMark, aimed to find out more about the domestic energy efficiency retrofit market, the businesses who carry out this work, and the skills they need. This will help the industry plan future skills needs for this critical part of the construction sector.

For further details and to download the full report, visit the Improving the energy efficiency of Britain’s homes: the opportunity page.