People Former CIOB president: We still need ‘water cooler’ moments Why the post-pandemic workplace, with fewer in-person interactions, will have a huge impact on the next generation of construction professionals
People Leadership traits: five rules for effective team management When balancing the many demands of day-to-day work, how can leaders build teams well – and keep them motivated?
CIOB Community Primary school pupils get inspired at Henry Brothers careers day Pupils at Woods Primary School in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, recently got a taste for working life at a job sampling and careers day hosted by chartered building consultancy (CBC) Henry Brothers.
People Transitioning from military life to a career in infrastructure 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
People Jacobs expands STEM ‘returnship’ programme Jacobs, in collaboration with STEM Returners, is scaling up its support for people returning to the industry following a career break
People Construction influencers share secrets to career success The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) new podcast, 21CC, features insight from Linkedin super-users who work in the industry
People CIOB launches new membership grade for technical experts CIOB has launched its new TechCIOB membership which is targeted at technical specialists within the construction industry
People Craig Battye: ‘Emails are no substitute for a face-to-face’ Professionalism, standards and strategic planning are watchwords for Craig Battye FCIOB, divisional director – pre-construction at ISG Construction.
People Networking lands Tomorrow’s Leaders champion new role A new Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) champion has demonstrated the powerful networking opportunities that can result from CIOB events.
People One to watch: Hattie Thompson The sustainability consultant at Hoare Lea talks about combining a passion for the environment with a career in construction.
People This much I know: ‘We need to shout about the exciting aspects of the sector’ Christian Warden, engagement director for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme, discusses the importance of showcasing the breadth and diversity of careers in construction and engineering
People Construction project management salaries rise by 10% Project managers in construction have become some of the highest paid professionals in the UK
People Lendlease and STEM Returners join forces for return-to-work initiative The new partnership between Lendlease Europe and STEM Returners aims to help STEM professionals return to work
People Valuing neurodiversity in construction James Crawford, who joined Kier in 2017 as a control centre operator, talks candidly about his autism and how it has affected his career
People Removing the stigma from work-related anxiety Trowers & Hamlins’ Rebecca McGuirk discusses why employers and employees have a responsibility to improve mental health in the workplace
News Aecom announces return-to-work initiative Aecom has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help people return to the industry after a career break.
People Why sustainability jobs must not be a ‘token gesture’ Empowering the next generation of built environment leaders
People Attracting the workforce of the future As the built environment continues to struggle with skills shortages, a key solution lies in looking to the next generation
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