Increasing Knowledge and Closing the Skills Gap in Construction Contract Administration
Blog Author: Peter Hibberd – Past JCT Chair A knowledge and skills gap The UK construction industry has for some time been concerned with shortages in skilled labour. Recent evidence such as the RICS Surveying skills report 2025 shows the problem extends beyond just site operations, which is the primary focus of the Skills policy in England report (2025). A less visible – yet increasingly critical – gap is opening in professional competencies, particularly those in project and contract administration. A gap that will be…