The industry has made notable strides to address the skills issue but it needs government support to “fully close” the skills gap and meet housing ambitions, according to the Home Builders Federation, holding a parliamentary reception on skills yesterday (March 11). HBF’s reception demonstrated the diverse range of career pathways and entry routes that the housebuilding sector offers. It also stressed the importance of industry and government collaboration “to ensure long-term resilience in the future workforce”.