Construction still faces workforce challenges

Despite growing investment and a stronger push for innovation, construction still faces challenges in 2025. Heading into the second half of the year, three core issues continue to limit the sector’s potential...

1. Skills Shortage & Labour Gaps

A shrinking skilled workforce and rising retirement rates are putting a major strain on delivery schedules. With more than 225,000 new workers needed by 2027, quality tradesmen are still hard to find across the supply chain.

2. Sustainability Pressures

Tighter regulations and client demands are pushing for greener outcomes — but the gap between ambition and practical delivery is growing.

3. Compliant engagement of self employed operatives

To help deliver the growing construction demand, many contractors that traditionally utilise an employed workforce are more regularly looking to engage self employed individuals. As you may know, this comes with a risk from HMRC regarding their engagement.

If you would like to discuss a compliant CIS payroll solution for these operatives, please contact us at sales@rollpay.co.uk or 0800 131 0 131.