BRE responds to the Chancellor’s Spring statement 2025

Following the Chancellor's Spring statement, BRE's Managing Director, Building Performance Services & Deputy CEO, Jane Goddard, commented:

“BRE welcomes the Government’s recognition that building more housing must be underpinned by investments in growing a skilled workforce.

“Plans to train 60,000 more construction workers by 2029 represents an integral step to addressing current skill shortages which have exacerbated the housing crisis.  The training will also support sector productivity and ultimately boost economic growth.

“As part of the new Construction Skills Mission Board, it will be vital for industry and government to ensure the creation of Technical Excellence Colleges and Skills Bootcamps to  help to identify future skills and roles that will be pivotal to ensuring a sustainable, future-proofed housing supply.

“BRE looks forward contributing to the success of these programmes and delivering on its purpose to develop science-led solutions that address the most pressing challenges in the built environment.”