People Bricklaying skills programme launched for ex-offenders New training programme from the Association of Brickwork Contractors aims to help “break the cycle of reoffending”
People Construction sites open doors to showcase careers The annual Open Doors initiative is taking place from 18-23 March
People ‘I was captivated after a site visit’ The management trainee at Willmott Dixon talks about being a Tomorrow’s Leaders champion, working towards chartered status and the importance of building relationships.
People ‘Educators appreciate how construction professions work as a team’ In the first of a series of interviews with CIOB academic members, Mark Tree from Anglia Ruskin University talks about the mutually beneficial relationship between academia and industry.
People Celebrities unite to tackle skills shortages across industries Architect Laura Jane Clark has joined the T-team, aimed at promoting the benefits of T-levels
People Sir Robert McAlpine spearheads project supporting diverse talent Broadgate Future Talent will introduce young Londoners to built environment careers
People Western Australia offers £6k to poach UK construction workers The Western Australian government is hoping to attract skilled construction workers from the UK as part of a major recruitment drive
People CIOB reveals major trends driving training uptake New data shows trends in demand for CIOB Academy courses can be directly linked to external factors
People Apprenticeship degrees: advancing careers in construction How an apprenticeship degree in building control has helped three built environment professionals progress their careers and become chartered while remaining at work
People Morgan Sindall invests in infrastructure skills Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s partnership with the Energy Coast University Technical College will support an apprenticeship programme in Cumbria
People Esh Construction commits to upskilling local communities Esh Construction is teaming up with South Yorkshire education and training provider RNN Group to help support young people into construction careers. RNN Group includes further and higher education campuses across…
People Earls Court hub opens to support construction and STEAMMM skills The new hub will provide a base for construction and engineering skills in the capital
People Balfour Beatty boss recognises award-winning apprentices Ten apprentices from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain have secured the company’s Founder’s Pledge Award
People Sustainability is a priority for jobseekers, survey shows Just over 90% of Mace’s clients believe a company’s sustainability efforts would impact their decision to join it
People Job spotlight: embodied carbon consultant, Buro Happold Buro Happold’s embodied carbon consultant gives an insight into why she was attracted to her present role and offers advice to youngsters considering a career in construction
People Winvic boosts social value through enrichment programme Walsall students have gained industry experience across three Winvic construction projects
People Blenheim housebuilder welcomes new apprentices Blenheim Palace and Estate aims to train 100 young people by 2027 through its apprenticeship programme
People This much I know: ‘Transitioning to FE teaching can seem daunting’ Simon Parker, T Level lead for construction and engineering at South Essex College, shares his experience of how industry professionals can play a role in nurturing the next pipeline of talent
The July/August 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.