As with businesses in other industry, construction companies in London need to adapt to changing times to stay feasible and the new generation of laborers who are entering this industry are bringing new ideas and perspectives that will shape the future of the construction industry.
A survey of the young generation beginning in the construction field by HWB Construction revealed some things about the business they need to change.
Work-life
balance
Of the 500 youngsters in the
business that participated in the survey, 9 out of 10 were happy with their jobs,
but an area that they see opportunity to improve in is work-life balance. 16%
cited this as something they need to see change. They argued that the drive to complete
the projects regardless of whether it is a fit-out, refurbishment or some other
sort of building job – as quickly as potential ways long working hours that can
be costly to home lives.
Gender
balance
The same survey revealed that sexual equality inside the business stays an issue, with the absence of women in senior positions being an issue cited to by some young women who took part. 45% of young male participants said that entering the construction industry had been recommend to them at school, while just 23% of young women said the same. This continued with lack of gender parity that might be a contributory factor in the long hours. It is also expected of laborers carrying out construction jobs, as an ongoing piece in an image found that the desire to spend time with their children is still seen by many managers as one that influences women more than men.
How next generation can change things?
Clearly this is an issue that the
next generation entering the working scene pays attention and with the building
industry facing a skills shortage, it is important that more youngsters are attracted
in to construction. To achieve this, the business is trying to get more young women
engaged in using visits to building sites, placements and building work tester
meetings. As more young men and women enter, we are likely to see a lot more emphasis
on adjusting the completion of projects with the demands of family life,
regardless of whether it means longer deadlines.
Conclusion: The next generation construction company in London depends more on the above mentioned aspects. Each company needs to take care of their employee’s needs and requirements so that they can give their best for the company.
