CITB – Construction Skills Network – Labour Market Intelligence Report – South East

The latest Construction Skills Network report provides insights into the UK construction economy and its future labour requirements.

The data it produces highlights forecasted trends and shows how the industry is expected to change year-on-year, allowing Governments and businesses to understand the current climate and plan for the future.

Looking at the next five years, the report released on Wednesday 15 May 2024 acknowledges the substantial recruitment and training challenges facing the industry and has made the following key predictions for 2024-28:

South East

Key predictions:

  • 2.7%: Output average annual growth rate (AAGR)
  • 10,400: Extra workers needed in South East by 2028
  • 2,080: South East’s annual recruitment requirement
  • £8.2bn Lower Thames Crossing project.

CITB - Construction Skills Network - Labour Market Intelligence Report - South East

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