Redrow CEO John Tutte has highlighted a shortage of bricklayers in the UK , warning the employment gap could make the government 's housing targets difficult to meet . Tutte acknowledged that building a skilled workforce is difficult in a cyclical industry , but also highlighted an underlying problem ; despite an average salary of £ 36,679 ( $ 50,900 ) - up to £ ##500 in high - demand areas - and annual pay increases of over 10 % , young adults do n't see it as prestigious , said Tutte . These days, he must work a lot harder — and even fight rivals for good staff. The company attempted to change that with the recent launch of the UK 's first housebuilding degree at Liverpool John Moores University .
Redrow CEO John Tutte has highlighted a shortage of bricklayers in the UK , warning the employment gap could make the government 's housing targets difficult to meet . Tutte acknowledged that building a skilled workforce is difficult in a cyclical industry , but also highlighted an underlying problem ; despite an average salary of £ 36,679 ( $ 50,900 ) - up to £ ##500 in high - demand areas - and annual pay increases of over 10 % , young adults do n't see it as prestigious , said Tutte . The company attempted to change that with the recent launch of the UK 's first housebuilding degree at Liverpool John Moores University .