The new site, www.housebuildingcareers.org.uk, has been launched by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) to promote the range of jobs that are involved in the development of new homes and communities.
It follows on from the House Building Careers held in London in November, at which ministers challenged the industry by ministers to better showcase the variety of careers available for young people in house building.
Visitors to the new website will find it acts as an information portal for anyone interested in entering the industry, whether they’re at school, college or university. The site also has dedicated sections for military leavers and for those considering returning to the industry or looking for a career change.
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As part of the launch, HBF has opened up a free-to-join student membership category, open to anyone undertaking a construction-related course. As student members of the federation they will receive a information to keep them updated on industry issues.
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley said: “Recruiting more skilled workers will be key as the industry shapes up to build the homes the country needs. The recent steep increase in house building activity has seen builders across the country recruiting heavily. As the industry increases build rates further, tens of thousands of workers will be needed, from apprentices to skilled professionals. The industry needs skilled and ambitious people in a range of areas including bricklayers, site mangers, engineers and finance professionals and offers an exciting and rewarding career for anyone who wants to help build the communities of the future."
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