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. Part four will follow in 2026, exploring how social class influences young people’s career decision making, what employers can do to support people from a range of class backgrounds to enter the industry, and the role of social media in making career choices.

You may also be interested in our 2024 Careers in Construction report and our 2022 Rethinking Recruitment report, which examined perspectives on what makes construction an attractive career choice, as well as the perceptions, misconceptions, and image of the industry.