Building Future Skills in Construction: Upskilling and Reskilling

27th November 2025

Starts at 1:00pm

Ends at 2:00pm

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The construction and built environment industries are continually changing, driven by new and emerging technologies, modern methods of construction, and the push for sustainability across the board.

There is growing demand for green building practices, digital design, and low-carbon construction, meaning new skills are needed across the sector.

Join our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) online focus group alongisde Somerset Chamber of Commerce to discuss:

• Your experience of current and emerging skills needs
• Emerging skills need in line with new technology and green practices
• The barriers to recruitment, retention, and upskilling
• Local training and education provision to better support your business and the wider sector

Your insights will feed directly into the LSIP for Somerset.

Why join us?

Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) place employers at the heart of local skills systems. Colleges and universities are training your future workforce, so join us to discuss what skills you need from your staff now, and in the future. Your insights will help us work with education providers and partners to shape provision and courses moving forward. Business West Chambers of Commerce is working in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Somerset LSIP.

Who can join us?

This event is open to any employee from any business in the construction or built environment industry, located in the Somerset local area, that wants to impact the skills workforces will need in the future.

If you’re a training provider or regional partner and you’d like to get involved, please email us first at LSIP@businesswest.co.uk to discuss. These focus groups aim to collect business intelligence directly from businesses in the specified local areas. However, we may have some available spaces for our partners and providers to join.

How much does it cost?

There is no charge for this event. Tickets are only available for a restricted time due to limited capacity. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Where is the event?

This event will be held online via Microsoft Teams. If you have any accessibility requirements for joining, please let us know at LSIP@businesswest.co.uk.