EBSSA ready to support government’s plan for skills change in construction
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Authority (EBSSA) has welcomed the recent announcements by the government and the Chancellor, which aim to ensure that the construction sector has a skilled, competent workforce to deliver on vital infrastructure and housing goals, while also supporting the creation of a sustainable built environment.
At an engineering services skills forum held online on Monday 31st March – organised by Actuate UK on behalf of EBSSA – representatives from across the engineering and building
services sector were briefed on the government’s Plan for Change. The forum provided an opportunity to discuss how the sector will respond to the evolving skills landscape and contribute to the Construction Skills Mission Board.
Despite the importance of plumbers, heating, ventilation & air-condition (HVAC) engineers, electricians and other skilled engineering occupations for the future, engineering and building services are not always adequately represented in national skills policy conversations. It was agreed that stronger connections across the sector and its supply chains are essential, and EBSSA members look forward to collaborating with Skills England and the Construction Skills Mission Board to help bridge these gaps.
Helen Yeulet, Director of Competence & Compliance, BESA; Engineering & Building Services Skills Authority joint Chair, said: “This is a big moment for skills – and our sector is ready to lead. EBSSA is committed to putting engineering and building services at the heart of building a competent, future-ready workforce.”
