The construction industry is evolving rapidly, and with it comes the challenge of ensuring your workforce is skilled, safe, and ready to meet industry demands. From navigating compliance regulations to addressing skills shortages, employers face increasing pressure to invest in effective training solutions.
At GLP Training, we specialise in delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes designed to develop the skilled professionals your business needs. Here’s how we help construction employers tackle the key challenges in workforce training.
Key Challenges in Construction Training
1. Keeping Up with Safety and Compliance
Safety is the backbone of the construction industry, but ensuring every team member is trained to meet ever-changing health and safety regulations can be complex. Without proper training, your business risks accidents, legal issues, and costly downtime.
At GLP Training, we offer apprenticeship programmes such as the Safety, Health, and Environment Technician, ensuring your employees develop the knowledge and skills to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and create a safer work environment. Our training integrates real-world scenarios, keeping learners engaged and prepared for site-based challenges.
2. Addressing the Skills Shortage
The industry is facing a significant skills gap, with many experienced professionals retiring and fewer young workers entering the trade. Recruiting skilled workers is becoming increasingly competitive, making it essential to invest in developing talent internally.
Our Construction and Built Environment apprenticeships allow you to upskill your workforce while benefitting from government funding and apprenticeship levy support. By training employees on-site, tailored to your business’s specific needs, you build a pipeline of skilled workers who understand your projects and company values.
3. Adapting to Technological Advancements
Construction methods are evolving, with digital tools such as sustainable construction practices and Virtual Reality reshaping the industry. However, without the right training, your workforce may struggle to keep up with these advancements.
GLP Training incorporates emerging industry technologies into our apprenticeships, ensuring learners gain the technical knowledge and hands-on experience required to thrive in a modern construction environment. From Improvement Technician to Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, we help your employees develop skills that future-proof your business.
4. Retaining and Developing Your Workforce
High turnover is costly, and investing in employee development is one of the best ways to boost retention. Employees who see clear career progression opportunities are more likely to stay with your company long-term.
GLP Training supports employers in building structured career pathways through apprenticeships. Whether up-skilling existing staff or bringing in new talent, our flexible training delivery ensures minimal disruption to business operations while maximising employee engagement and growth.
5. Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
The construction industry has historically struggled with diversity, but employers who invest in inclusive training create stronger, more innovative teams. A diverse workforce leads to better problem-solving, improved safety, and increased productivity.
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to be accessible, flexible, and inclusive, helping you attract a wider talent pool through initiatives like female-only cohorts and extra learning support for those who need it.
Whether supporting apprentices of different backgrounds, experience levels, or learning needs, we work with employers to ensure a supportive learning environment that drives success.
6. Real-Life Working Scenarios and Hands-On Training
One of the biggest challenges in construction training is ensuring that apprentices gain hands-on, practical experience in a controlled environment before applying their skills on a live construction site. Without access to realistic training settings, learners may struggle to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
At GLP Training, we recognise the importance of real-life working scenarios in preparing apprentices for their roles. That’s why we deliver construction training across three state-of-the-art training facilities, fully equipped with industry-standard tools, materials, and environments that replicate real construction sites. From specialist carpentry bays to plumbing and sustainability hubs, our facilities allow learners to apply their skills in a safe, hands-on setting, ensuring they’re confident and work-ready from day one.
While the construction industry faces significant challenges in training the next generation of workers, GLP Training is at the forefront, offering innovative solutions that address these challenges head-on. By focusing on safety, technology integration, industry relevance, diversity, and ongoing development, GLP Training prepares apprentices not just for today's challenges but also for the opportunities of tomorrow in the dynamic world of construction.
Get in touch with the team to explore training solutions that meet your business needs!
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