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The construction skills crisis is about capability, not capacity
By Jack Smith, Founder & MD of JSJ UK The construction industry continues to talk about a skills shortage, but framing the challenge purely as a numbers issue misses a more fundamental problem. The real gap is not just capacity – it is capability. Having enough people entering the industry [...]
EuroShop 2026: Trends already reshaping how we work
Two months on from EuroShop 2026, the trends we saw aren’t just predictions, they’re already influencing real project decisions. Sustainability, supply chains, and material availability are no longer future concerns. They’re shaping what can be delivered right now. Sustainability isn’t the future, it’s the standard One of the strongest [...]
JSJ UK empowers skilled tradespeople in crafting career success
Four former trainees are taking the next big steps in their careers at Preston-based bespoke joinery manufacturer, JSJ UK, after successfully qualifying in their respective disciplines. Robert Anderson and Brendan Rogers have each achieved their Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer qualifications, specialising in installation and manufacturing, respectively. Ross Gorman earned his [...]
JSJ UK delivers bespoke joinery scheme for flagship London health centre
Specialist bespoke joinery manufacturer JSJ UK has completed its sixth project for a leading UK healthcare provider, delivering all elements of handcrafted joinery for its new flagship health centre in London Euston. Having already delivered new health centres for the same client in Edinburgh, Essex, Hertfordshire, [...]
JSJ UK commits to skills investment following training partnership triumph
Bespoke joinery manufacturer, JSJ UK, has unveiled its new skills investment strategy, prioritising apprenticeships, traditional and niche trades, and developing current and future colleagues. Buoyed by the success of its partnership with North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), managing director – and former apprentice – Jack Smith, has pledged to futureproof [...]