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Found 108 research reports. Research reports are sorted with the most recent first.

Changing perceptions: the growing appeal of a career in construction

This report outlines the findings of a CITB survey to understand perceptions of construction careers among young people, parents and career advice professionals.

Achievers and leavers: barriers and opportunities for people entering the construction industry

This report brings together three related pieces of research to give an insight into the barriers and opportunities workers may face when entering the industry.

The construction industry early leavers survey

This report details the findings of a study examining the nature, reasons for, impact of and ways of reducing early leaving from construction.

Destinations of construction learners in further education

This report presents findings from a study in England that compared learners’ expected outcomes from completing further education, construction and built environment courses in 2015/6 with the actual ...

A new reality: immersive learning in construction

This report explores how the sector can modernise and innovate its training methods. It assesses the benefits provided by immersive learning and how it is being applied to best effect.

Training and the built environment 2017

This report (formerly the Trainee Numbers Survey) measures the number of people entering construction training and provides facts about the industry.

Faster, smarter, more efficient: building skills for offsite construction

This report examines how the use of offsite construction techniques is changing the skills and training landscape for construction.

Career and training progression routes

A programme of research was undertaken to investigate career progression, training, education and qualifications in the construction sector.

OSAT: Capacity research and evaluation of the current model for delivery

This report was commissioned following anecdotal evidence around the quality of OSAT and preparedness of assessors to meet requirements of new Apprenticeship Trailblazers.

Skills & training in the construction industry 2016

Results of an annual survey to determine skill needs and training practices amongst both self-employed individuals and employers working in the construction industry across the UK.