Careers Advice

The UK Government has announced a £96 million investment aimed at expanding construction skills training across England, as it seeks to address persistent labour shortages and support ambitious housebuilding and infrastructure targets. The funding package will enable colleges, training providers and employers to deliver tens of thousands of additional industry placements for learners entering construction-related courses from September...

Joe Green MCABE C.Build E, Associate Director, Building Control (North) at Enevo, reflects on his journey into the profession, the challenges facing the sector under the Building Safety Act, and why practical experience and adaptability are key to a successful career in building control. Q. Have you always had an interest in construction/engineering? I’ve always been interested in how buildings work in practice, not just how they’re...

Universities across the UK are adapting fast to the rise of generative AI, which can now produce essays, design concepts and technical outputs in seconds. For built environment disciplines, this presents a particular challenge: degrees must demonstrate not just knowledge, but judgement, accuracy and accountability. Over-reliance on AI risks undermining those core skills. Educators are converging on a clear position: AI should support...