While the recession may have resulted in some negative trends within the construction sector, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) suggests that those training in how to use bricklaying tools at the moment could face brighter prospects.
"The Green Deal to retrofit all our 26 million homes in the country will provide huge job opportunities for people in the construction sector," says director of external affairs Brian Berry.
He adds: "For those entering college now, we will at some point come out of the recession."
This will lead to a pick-up in construction activity as concerns about housing shortages come to the fore, he expects.
With immediate prospects not looking so bright on the surface, Mr Berry anticipates that some people will be discouraged from going into property development.
In turn, those who have trained with bricklaying tools during a time of uncertainty for the sector could be better placed to capitalise on the new job opportunities that arise.
Posted by Andrew Miles
"The Green Deal to retrofit all our 26 million homes in the country will provide huge job opportunities for people in the construction sector," says director of external affairs Brian Berry.
He adds: "For those entering college now, we will at some point come out of the recession."
This will lead to a pick-up in construction activity as concerns about housing shortages come to the fore, he expects.
With immediate prospects not looking so bright on the surface, Mr Berry anticipates that some people will be discouraged from going into property development.
In turn, those who have trained with bricklaying tools during a time of uncertainty for the sector could be better placed to capitalise on the new job opportunities that arise.
Posted by Andrew Miles