As projects grow in scale and complexity, Nicky Roger explores which roles in construction are in demand and why. 

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

A talk to school students left a lasting impression on Gallaway Construction MD Renée Preston, which led to the creation of Construction for Women and the National Site Standard. She talks to Nicky Roger about the adoption of culture change.

Sizewell C appoints McLaren Construction to manage projects, including new college.

The lack of women in leadership roles is not a pipeline issue, argues Yanmo Adetula. The truth is more nuanced.

Niamh Southwell, 22, is in the final year of her Level 6 Construction Management apprenticeship with BAM. Here, she reveals her experience and insights.

Candidates taking CITB’s health and safety test received answers via concealed Bluetooth device.

The probation system is an untapped resource that could help tackle skills shortages across the construction industry, writes Dan Price.

In the first article in our series exploring the sectors construction professionals work in, Legendre UK’s commercial director Bhekimpi Ncube explains what it takes to succeed in housing

CIOB research shows young people are interested in built environment careers – we must do more to bring them into the industry, writes Victoria Hills

Three-year government funding programme comes after Grenfell Inquiry identified lack of qualified safety professionals in built environment sector.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is working with STEM Returners to support more people back to the infrastructure industry after a career break.

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.

The government’s latest fiscal update may have been light on construction announcements but its £600m plan to train more workers could still prove important for employers

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Katie Bolger, a project manager at utilities contractor Avove, tells CM People about her first year in the role and sets out how employers can help to attract more women to the industry.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

Alison Reilly, group HR director at McLaughlin & Harvey, discusses recruitment challenges, emerging roles and why AI can both help and hinder candidates.

Young people continue to view construction careers positively, with sentiment largely unchanged from last year, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).