News Simon Butler to lead regional building at Tilbury Douglas Following a strong 2025, Tilbury Douglas has appointed Simon Butler as managing director of regional building.
People Construction careers campaign could help tackle rising youth unemployment, says CIOB The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a national campaign promoting construction careers after a major review warned that the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) could continue to rise.
Technical The Legendre PM thriving on complex London refurb jobs CM starts a new series of interviews profiling the construction project leaders delivering the industry’s most challenging jobs. First up, Bart Ciurla MCIOB from Legendre
People Mind the gap: the building control recruitment crisis facing UK local authorities Local authority building control teams are facing a perfect storm of rising demand, tighter regulation and a shrinking talent pool. Nicky Roger explores how the profession is meeting recruitment and retention challenges
People CIOB urges government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate As the government’s consultation on banning social media for under-16s comes to a close, CIOB has urged ministers to consider the impact any restrictions could have on careers guidance for young people.
News Government launches consultation on future of built environment professions The government has launched a call for evidence to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trade, and occupations.
People Hybrid skills are driving employment demands As projects grow in scale and complexity, Nicky Roger explores which roles in construction are in demand and why.
People Construction is overlooking its most job-ready workforce Military to Masonry is a new pathway to work for armed forces leavers. Eve Livett says it’s delivering more than training.
People ‘I couldn’t keep encouraging women into an industry that wasn’t set up for them’ 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.
News McLaren awarded Sizewell C projects contract Sizewell C appoints McLaren Construction to manage projects, including new college.
People The construction gender gap is a leadership problem The lack of women in leadership roles is not a pipeline issue, argues Yanmo Adetula. The truth is more nuanced.
Partner Content Why I chose construction management: how a Level 6 apprentice is building her future Niamh Southwell, 22, is in the final year of her Level 6 Construction Management apprenticeship with BAM. Here, she reveals her experience and insights.
News Trio sentenced following construction safety exam fraud Candidates taking CITB’s health and safety test received answers via concealed Bluetooth device.
People From probation to productivity: expanding construction’s talent pipeline The probation system is an untapped resource that could help tackle skills shortages across the construction industry, writes Dan Price.
People What’s it like working in housing? We ask Legendre UK 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
Opinion ‘It’s time for a national campaign to highlight construction careers’ CIOB research shows young people are interested in built environment careers – we must do more to bring them into the industry, writes Victoria Hills
News Building control funding scheme aims to expand safety roles Three-year government funding programme comes after Grenfell Inquiry identified lack of qualified safety professionals in built environment sector.
People Morgan Sindall Infrastructure launches career returners scheme Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is working with STEM Returners to support more people back to the infrastructure industry after a career break.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.