CLC Urges Industry to Invest in Workforce Skills Amid Ongoing Labour Shortages
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has issued a renewed call for industry-wide investment in training, qualifications, and skills development to address persistent labour shortages. As detailed by PBC Today, the CLC warns that without action, productivity and project delivery targets will continue to suffer across the UK construction sector.
Their message is clear: to build a resilient, future-ready workforce, employers must focus not only on recruitment but also on upskilling existing staff—with structured training, formal qualifications, and recognised competency assessments.
Why Employers Must Act Now
With major public and private sector infrastructure projects ramping up, demand for qualified plant operators, supervisors, health and safety professionals, and site managers continues to rise. Failure to invest in skills risks:
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Delayed project delivery
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Increased costs due to rework or poor quality
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Higher incident rates from inadequately trained operatives
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Missed contract opportunities due to lack of workforce certification
These risks are particularly acute when clients and principal contractors now require evidence of competence through NVQs and card schemes like CSCS, CPCS, or NPORS.
How NVQs Meet the Challenge
At All Star Safety, we deliver NVQs designed to bridge the skills gap and help businesses:
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Retain and develop talent internally
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Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act
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Support progression through recognised routes like the CSCS Black Card
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Reduce reliance on recruitment during labour shortages
We offer flexible NVQ assessments for:
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Level 2–3 Plant Operations and Trade Roles
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Level 4 Site Supervision
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Level 5–7 in Lifting Operations, Health and Safety, and Site Management
How All Star Safety Can Help
✔ Remote and on-site NVQ assessment across the UK
✔ Dedicated assessor support via Quals Direct and Teams
✔ Health and safety consultancy aligned with workforce development
✔ Workforce audits and training plans tailored to project needs
Contact us to see how we can assist you in staying safe and compliant
📞 0330 133 0402
📞 01473 561 402
📩 info@allstarsafety.co.uk