As MPB Structures enters a period of unprecedented growth, our newly appointed Business and People Development Director, Martyn Price MBE, sat down with Sam La Roche on ‘The Hodcast’ to discuss the vital importance of youth engagement, retention, and creating sustainable career pathways in the concrete frame sector.
At MPB Structures, we pride ourselves on being a progressive company with a record-breaking secured order book. With high-profile Build To Rent schemes, major packages on HS2, and large-scale Co-Living projects across London, Birmingham, Manchester, and beyond, our workforce is the heartbeat of our success.
To support these ambitions, we recently welcomed Martyn Price MBE to our leadership team. His appointment signals a major investment in developing a sustainable future talent pipeline and enhancing the competencies of our existing team.
Bridging the Skills Gap
Martyn, who also serves as the Chair of the Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Task Force (CCATF), is a leading voice in UK vocational training. In his recent appearance on The Hodcast, he explored why the industry must move beyond “tick-box” compliance and focus on genuine engagement.
Key talking points from the episode included:
- The Power of Pre-Employability: How tailored programmes can bridge the gap for job seekers, providing a clear route into trade and technical roles.
- Retention through Mentorship: Why building trust is essential to keeping young people in the industry long-term.
- Upskilling the Current Workforce: Ensuring our existing team has the professional development needed to meet the challenges of modern, large-scale infrastructure projects.
Watch the full episode below to hear Martyn’s insights on how MPB Structures is shaping the future of the construction workforce.
