From ISG’s collapse to the final Grenfell Inquiry report, take a look back through the biggest stories shaping construction this year
- ‘We were left alone’: how ISG’s collapse is affecting pregnant staff
Two workers who were about to go on maternity leave when ISG collapsed speak to CIOB People about how the fallout has turned their lives and careers upside down.
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2. Does it matter how you dress in the workplace?
The construction industry is embracing a more relaxed approach to dressing for work, but what are the benefits and challenges for employers?
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3. What is causing absenteeism in construction?
Absenteeism in the construction workforce can be caused by a range of factors, from illness and injury to low morale or personal issues. So what can employers do to support their workers?
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4. Will the Grenfell fire engineer recommendation fix the competence problem?
Following the publication of the final Grenfell Inquiry report, an industry expert tells CIOB People that fire engineer training must go further than theory if the built environment wants to prevent more deadly disasters.
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5. Ending the scourge of damp in buildings
Building pathology specialist Michael Parrett explains how “antediluvian approaches” are preventing industry professionals from eradicating damp and mould in housing.
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6. Chartered membership: going the extra mile
Matthew Stowe MCIOB reveals how achieving chartership has been fundamental to his career development.
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7. Menopause in the workplace: are firms providing adequate support?
As construction companies seek to attract and retain more female employees, establishing robust menopause policies has never been more important.
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8. How to navigate difficult conversations as a construction leader
Industry experts share their essential advice for managing challenging discussions in the workplace.
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9. Rising star: from Lego to ‘the Swiss Army Knife of digital engineering’
Laing O’Rourke’s Ben Hardie tells CIOB People how he was drawn into construction – and what the industry can do to attract a younger generation with digital skills.
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10. CIOB head of EDI: we need a ‘meritocratic approach to employment’
CIOB’s Mark Harrison reflects on his first three years as head of EDI and sets out his mission for 2024 and beyond.
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