All news: Construction
Green skills
Philippines pilots new green skills construction training
A new core team of master trainers will promote foundational skills on sustainable building materials, renewable energy, and climate-resilient design to prepare young workers for the construction industry’s green transition through the ILO-Korea...
Digital skills
Philippines advances digital construction skills
The Philippines is building a new pool of master trainers in digital construction to help young workers gain better jobs and prepare the industry for modern, high-value projects at home and abroad.
Press release
Pakistan approves Occupational Safety and Health Code of Practice for the construction sector
New Code sets legally binding standards to strengthen safety and health protections for workers across the construction industry
Digital and green skills
Green, digital skills shift in construction drives youth employment push
The ILO and its partners are equipping young workers in the Philippines with in-demand green and digital construction skills to increase employability, drive job creation and prepare them for the industry’s future of work.
Just Transition
Cambodia advances worker safety and green standards in construction sector
Senior government officials, employers and workers endorse a draft roadmap focused on worker safety, green standards and long-term reform.
Regional knowledge sharing event calls for stronger labour compliance and productivity in construction
SADC stakeholders unite to scale decent work and productivity in construction through proven solutions and regional collaboration.
Global Accelerator
Uzbekistan advances work injury insurance for construction workers
Tripartite dialogue identifies a solution to expand work injury insurance for informal construction workers.
Global Accelerator
Development partners target work injury insurance gaps for construction workers in Uzbekistan
Under the Global Accelerator in Uzbekistan, international financial institutions and UN partners met to strengthen worker protection in the construction sector.
Decent Work Pledge marks new commitment to safety and fairness in Zimbabwe’s construction sector
In Harare, the ILO and social partners came together to strengthen safety, labour rights and productivity in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, formalising their commitment through the signing of a Decent Work Pledge aimed at driving inclusive and...
Building more productive and resilient construction enterprises in South Africa’s Waterberg District
Twenty-five construction SMMEs in Waterberg District completed an ILO-supported training and mentorship programme to strengthen decent work practices, improve compliance, and boost productivity. Through practical training and tailored support, the...
Recycling
New ILO guidelines chart path to decent work throughout recycling chains
The ILO has released its first-ever policy guidelines to advance decent work in recycling, offering governments, employers and workers practical steps to improve working conditions, strengthen social protection and support a just transition.
Global Accelerator
The Pension Fund of Uzbekistan and the ILO join forces to develop the work injury insurance system
The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Off-budget Pension Fund under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have agreed to...
PROTECT project
Strengthening accountability and protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s construction sector
Migrant worker volunteers are helping their peers learn about labour rights, entitlements, healthcare, and protection from gender-based violence across Thailand’s construction sites.
Thailand’s construction sector embraces green and digital transformation by upskilling youth
Skills study identifying critical digital and green skills needed for the Thai construction sector.
Global Accelerator
Philippines validates landmark roadmap to create decent work, expand social protection
The Philippines, as a UN Global Accelerator pathfinder country, convened a National Validation Workshop to finalize a strategic roadmap aimed at promoting decent work, expanding social protection, and driving inclusive growth in the high-potential...
Global Accelerator
Philippines gains ground for decent work, social protection roadmap
National consultation held in August in Manila builds on previous regional dialogues with the transportation, construction and informal sectors to move closer towards finalizing the Global Accelerator roadmap of the Philippines for decent jobs and...
Global Accelerator
Tripartite constituents address informality in Uzbekistan’s construction sector
Government, employers and workers met to tackle informality in Uzbekistan’s construction sector and promote formal employment, occupational safety and health and social protection.
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) effect
Leading with Decent Work
Decent Work in Construction
Empowering construction workers: A journey towards dignity and compliance
Decent Work in Construction
Building a stronger foundation from within