As the construction sector faces rapid digitalisation, tighter compliance requirements, and ongoing skills shortages, training has become critical for safe, efficient, and future-ready workforces. As of 2025, both the UK and US governments have recently set ambitious homebuilding targets for the years ahead to improve access to housing.
Construction companies are increasingly turning to blended learning and digital training solutions to meet these challenges head-on.
UK Construction Training: Challenges in 2025 and Beyond
Key Issues
- Skills shortages: Over 250,000 new workers needed in the UK by 2028
- Digital transformation: Growing demand for BIM, AR/VR, and construction software skills
- Health and safety regulation: Increased compliance expectations under HSE
- Sustainability: New materials and eco-practices requiring CPD
Future Trends (2025–2030)
- Expansion of modular construction methods
- Simulation-based and mobile learning adoption
- Digital competence in platforms like Revit and NBS Chorus
Top Colleges & Construction eLearning Providers – UK
CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)
The UK’s leading body for construction training, offering apprenticeships, Site Safety Plus courses, and levy-supported schemes for employers.
Day One specialises in custom eLearning, simulations, and onboarding solutions and their innovative training solutions are ideal for the construction industry. Notable clients include:
- Marshalls: Product and sales training simulations
- NBS: Interactive onboarding for NBS Chorus construction software
Their “learning by doing” approach helps build digital competence in complex construction systems.
Based near Leeds in West Yorkshire, Day One Technologies are one of the leading elearning companies in the UK, providing bespoke content development services and easy to use learning platforms for a range of sectors – including Construction.
Here you can read about how they helped NBS Chorus with Construction Software Training to improve customer onboarding.
Day One created an interactive, immersive learning experience for users of the NBS collaborative building software, accessible via a bespoke LMS. This took the burden off their sales and customer service teams, allowing them to focus on growing revenues.
Offers practical training for trades including scaffolding, site supervision, and plant operations across multiple campuses in the UK.
Delivers online technical training in building services, HVAC, and smart controls for engineers and technicians.
US Construction Industry: Challenges in 2025 and Beyond
Key Issues
- Labour shortages: Over 500,000 job openings with high turnover
- OSHA compliance: Mandatory safety and hazard training
- Technology adoption: Proficiency needed in tools like Procore and drones
- Diversity & inclusion: Workforce cultural training on the rise
Future Trends (2025–2030)
- Online compliance training growth
- More Spanish-language training options
- Adoption of microlearning and AI-driven performance tools
Top US Construction Training Providers
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)
Offers accredited craft training, assessments, and industry-recognised credentials for a wide range of construction trades.
Provides online construction safety, code, and leadership training trusted by contractors across North America.
OSHA-authorised training provider offering both online and classroom-based courses for site workers and supervisors.
Offers structured, role-based digital training for users of the Procore construction management platform.
Media-rich, mobile-first training designed for field teams in heavy construction and earthmoving sectors.
Summary
Whether you’re a contractor in Birmingham or Boston, the future of construction training is blended, mobile, and increasingly digital. From compliance to cutting-edge tech onboarding, providers like Day One Technologies and RedVector are leading the way in eLearning that delivers results.
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About Av
Av Srivastava is an elearning research analyst and marketing consultant who has worked with a range of learning solution providers in the UK and worldwide.
He writes about the latest and best elearning solutions to help buyers choose the ideal company for their needs.
He also helps a small number of elearning companies to understand their perfect customers, increase their visibility, and develop streams of inbound enquiries.
