PBC TODAY: Construction skills shortage: The industry has to do more to attract new construction talent

McBains has placed an opinion article in pbc today regarding the construction skills shortage

'A new survey for Deconstruction, a campaign aimed at improving perceptions of the industry and attracting new construction talent, has found that 67% of adults and 77% of students aged 18-24 would not contemplate working in construction'

McBains Operations Director, Mark Leeson and Director of Civil & Structural Engineering, Ana Martins provide commentary on attracting talent to the construction industry.

Read full article: The industry has to do more to attract new construction talent (pbctoday.co.uk)

20th November 2023

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