People Could you be leveraging the power of CIOB Academy? CIOB Academy’s professional development resources have helped over 35,000 professionals in the industry gain qualifications, improve their practical skills and work towards chartered membership.
People Call for STEM professionals’ views on career break bias STEM Returners has launched its annual survey
People Employers say levy fund is ‘crucial’ for degree apprenticeships New research reveals 68% of employers would ditch degree apprenticeships if levy funding was scrapped
People Construction industry one of the UK’s most creative, analysis reveals The building and construction industry has been ranked according to the value it places on creative roles
People Construction ranked fourth for employee satisfaction A new report on workplace satisfaction shows building and construction professionals are some of the happiest across all sectors
People British Antarctic Survey seeks new talent Skilled candidates, from carpenters to plant operators, are promised a “fantastic experience” in Antarctica
People HS2 summer placements open for university students University students who live or study in the Midlands can apply to join HS2’s construction partner on an eight-week paid work placement this summer
People Government pledges to support 20,000 more apprenticeships Prime minister Rishi Sunak has promised £60m funding to help businesses create more apprenticeship places
People This much I know: ‘Gather interesting and useful knowledge early’ Howel Morris, land regeneration director at Rodgers Leask, explains how gaining industry experience provides a solid foundation for career success in the built environment
News Salary survey: CIOB membership gives pay boost for 1 in 5 A new research report reveals one in five CIOB members has earned more as a result of professional membership.
People One in five CIOB members earns more due to membership, report shows The Construction Salary and Market Trends Survey 2024 has been published
People UK’s first female rig driver lands HS2 role Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver
People HS2 promotes career opportunities for ex-military personnel Former service personnel from the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are receiving support to transition into new careers
People Get fit for management by developing ‘real’ skills What does getting fit for management look like for construction professionals?
People From bricklaying apprentice to industry leader Tom Dwyer, group production director at homebuilder Keepmoat, explains how his previous experience as an apprentice has provided a solid foundation for his career
People Lovell launches collaborative skills initiative The new programme aims to help address the national skills gap and champion the next generation of built environment professionals
News National Apprenticeship Week: construction’s popularity rises Apprenticeship starts in construction, planning and the built environment increased sharply last year, demonstrating the popularity of the sector as a route for career progression.
People National Apprenticeship Week: construction shows sharp rise in popularity New data illustrates the popularity of the construction industry among apprentices
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.