A SHORTAGE of workers in green construction has left existing staff “exposed to exploitation and exclusion from training,” a survey said today.The Construction Industry Training Board found that 239,000 additional construction workers will be needed over the next five years in the low carbon economy.Findings revealed the portion of the workforce in Europe needing upskilling to meet green requirements to be 45 per cent, with Britain investing in training at half the rate of its neighbours.

A SHORTAGE of workers in green construction has left existing staff “exposed to exploitation and exclusion from training,” a survey said today.

The Construction Industry Training Board found that 239,000 additional construction workers will be needed over the next five years in the low carbon economy.

Findings revealed the portion of the workforce in Europe needing upskilling to meet green requirements to be 45 per cent, with Britain investing in training at half the rate of its neighbours.

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