Attitudes Towards Construction Careers 2026

Skills Gaps Research

Attitudes Towards Construction Careers 2026

The second edition of the CIOB's research investigating attitudes, perceptions, and views towards construction careers through a survey of young people and parents.

David Barnes
David Barnes

Head of Policy and Public Affairs UK

Last updated: 3rd March 2026

This is the second edition of research to investigate attitudes, perceptions, and views towards construction careers through a survey of 2,000 young people (aged 16-24) and 2,001 parents (with children aged 16-24) across the UK.  

The first report, released in March 2025, found that two thirds (68%) of young people surveyed held a positive view of construction careers while more than three quarters (79%) were supportive of their child pursuing a career in the sector. 

A full copy of the research can be downloaded below. 

Please note, if you would like access to the raw data, please contact [email protected].

Download Attitudes Towards Construction Careers 2026 report

The full report can be downloaded through the following link. If you would like access to the raw data, please contact [email protected]