The UK construction industry is at a pivotal moment. With an ambitious government target to deliver 1.5 million new homes in five years, the sector faces a critical skills shortage that threatens to disrupt these plans. A Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report highlights the urgent need for 225,000 additional workers by 2027, with bricklaying, carpentry, and groundworks among the hardest-hit trades. This crisis isn’t new—it’s the result of decades of challenges, including an ageing workforce, declining new entrants, and fragmented training pathways, all compounded by Brexit, post-COVID pressures, and rising costs. 

At Site Ready Solutions, we’re stepping up to meet this challenge head-on. We’ve developed innovative workforce development programmes that attract fresh talent, equip them with practical skills, and create clear pathways into rewarding construction careers. Starting with bricklaying—one of the most essential and celebrated trades in homebuilding—we’re working closely with subcontractors, homebuilders, and industry leaders to bridge the skills gap and build a sustainable future for construction.