Summary:
In episode #1 of Construction Talk, Alasdair and Peter talk about how the industry came together to tackle the skills shortage. We overcame the COVID fallout better than most sectors and there is a real belief that we can do the same now – especially with the CLC Skills Plan to guide us.
Time-stamped highlights:
[03.10] An exploding sector that’s crying out for people to come and join us
[04.18] The industry pulling together: The CLC Skills Plan
[04.50] What the Skills Plan includes
[05.38] The industry we want to be, not the industry we are today
[06.47] Positive role models to support diversity, equality and inclusion
[12.59] Multiple entry routes for young people and career changes
[15.40] The 2020 Talent retention scheme
[16.13] There are purpose-built facilities opening but more investment needed
[17.45] What support is available for businesses to recruit people into construction?
[19.53] Overcoming the talent retention challenge
[22.41] Exciting new technologies like offsite manufacture and carbon
[25.05] The legacy of HS2 and how it’s shaping the future of construction
[28.43] HS2 speeding up training creating 20-year careers to be proud about
[30.48] 2022 is construction’s year of recruitment
Links mentioned in today's episode:
CLC Skills Plan
www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk
CLC Talent Retention Scheme
www.trs-system.co.uk/construction
