The UK construction industry continues to face a shortage of skilled labour. This is more noticeable in specialist areas such as cladding and facades where complex safety regulations and increasing demand for sustainable solutions require a high level of technical expertise.
This shortage stems from many long-term issues including an ageing workforce, a post Brexit reduction in migration and many years of under investment in training. The introduction of new building safety laws following the Grenfell tragedy further increased demand for qualified professionals, particularly in facade remediation and high-rise cladding projects.
Across the industry, positive steps are being taken. Government-backed training schemes, apprenticeships and digital technologies are helping to bring in and upskill workers. However, while the industry adapts, the need for trusted, experienced delivery partners remains critical.
At Hamilton, we’re proud to be meeting this challenge head-on. To put it simply, our strength lies in our people. We’ve handpicked a talented, committed internal team and we’re supported by trusted long-term relationships with skilled sub-contractor teams across the UK. These partnerships allow us to deliver cladding and facade projects of any size and complexity.
We continually invest in up-skilling our team with the latest training and continual professional development in areas such as compliance, materials and installation techniques. This commitment allows we maintain the highest standards and deliver projects our clients can trust. We also believe in nurturing new talent and sharing knowledge with younger members of our teams.
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