Building the Future Workforce: From Pipeline to Productivity

Greater Manchester’s construction pipeline is growing, but workforce capacity, skills reform and productivity pressures remain real constraints on delivery. 
 
This session connects regional skills strategy with live project performance. Chris Fletcher will outline progress on the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and what employers are reporting about workforce gaps. Tom Higgins will share a delivery-side perspective on how training pathways, workforce stability and qualification reform affect programme certainty, cost control and site productivity. 
 
Designed for contractors, SMEs and supply chain partners, the session highlights practical ways businesses can engage with skills development to strengthen long-term delivery confidence.