Military to Masonry is a new pathway to work for armed forces leavers. Eve Livett says it’s delivering more than training.

Building supplier Marshalls is joining charity Building Heroes to help members of the Armed Forces community move into civilian roles across construction and the built environment.

A new skills academy offering fully-funded training programmes to military veterans is set to open at the Drayton highways depot in Oxfordshire.

Spades are in the ground for the construction of a 50-bedroom single living accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire.

In a week of celebration of our Armed Forces, it has never been more important to recognise the value veterans can bring to the construction industry.

BuildForce is inviting construction professionals to join its annual trek through Dorset in honour of Armed Forces Day (28 June).

Contractor currently employs more than 80 veterans, highlighting the transferable skills military personnel can bring to the industry

Regeneration scheme aims to help ex-military personnel in Plymouth

Paul Harrison tells CIOB People how the leadership skills gained from a 22-year military career are helping him to drive growth in Mott MacDonald’s defence sector

Balfour Beatty’s Tony Ellender tells CIOB People how the company is prioritising support for veterans as they embark on careers in construction

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Mace’s support for service leavers includes tailored careers advice 

Former service personnel from the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are receiving support to transition into new careers

The new Armed Forces Pathway will provide free careers advice to ex-military personnel and their families

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, two ex-service personnel discuss their route into the industry and how their transferable skills have helped them to thrive in their civilian careers