Open Doors 2024

14 July 2023

Construction work in the UK declined in June, reversing a period of growth for the sector as residential housebuilding fell at the fastest pace in more than three years.

The latest S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index scored 48.9 last month, down from 51.6 in May and coming in below economists’ expectations.

A score above 50 indicates the sector is growing, while a score below means it is shrinking.

Nevertheless, purchasing prices for builders decreased for the first time since 2010, the survey showed. Read the full article in The Construction Index

Julie said “There is no doubt that conditions have been tough for the construction sector but there are still new opportunities out there.

One of the biggest issues is being able to attract new talent into the sector to help the industry grow and I believe increasing the number of apprentices in construction is one way of starting to address that.”

Apprenticeship are a great way into the construction industry, what better way to find out more about what construction has to offer you as a career, than to sign up to take part in Open Doors 24.

After the success of this years showcase events, it’s set to run from Monday 18 - Saturday 23 March 2024.

Nearly 5,000 visitors took their first step towards a career in #construction at Open Doors 23 it’s a fantastic way to find what your place in construction might be!

Save the dates and email the team to get involved:

🌐 https://opendoors.construction/

 

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