Travis Perkins (LSE:TPK) PLC has revealed plans to train 10,000 apprentices by 2030.
The Northanpton-based building materials firm said it hopes the target will help address a "critical industry skills gap" and develop skills needed to help deliver new homes and infrastructure.
Chief Executive Nick Roberts said the ambition will bring "fresh talent" and improve diversity in the industry.
It comes two months after the latest Construction Skills Network report indicated that an extra 225,000 construction workers may be needed by 2027 to address labour demand.
Roberts said: "I am delighted to be announcing this ambitious target to train the next generation of apprentices.”
"Ensuring our country is equipped with the right skills to deliver a greener, more sustainable future for our built environment is essential.”
"We aim to bring in fresh talent, improve the diversity of our industry and upskill existing colleagues, at a time when net zero and new safety legislation means the building and construction industry is undergoing its biggest shake-up for more than 30 years."
Last week the company reported an operating profit of £295mln for the 2022 calendar year was down 16% on the previous year and short of the City consensus forecast of £318mln.