People Willmott Dixon delivers student enrichment programme Almost 600 Leicestershire students took part in the programme to develop their skills and gain insight into the construction industry
People Aecom rolls out ‘returnship’ programme Aecom’s partnership with STEM Returners will support people back into work
People ‘If I hadn’t been a civil engineer, I may have been a writer’ The junior associate at Quigg Golden on his career in construction, becoming a Tomorrow’s Leader and making the industry more sustainable.
People Can apprenticeships help to solve the skills shortage? James Trumper, a sixth-generation member of the family-owned Neville Trust Group, explains why a vocational route into the industry could attract a new generation of talent
People CBC Burmor Construction helps ‘change the narrative’ of school pupils Chartered Building Company (CBC) Burmor Construction is working to encourage young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider construction by lending its support to IntoUniversity in Peterborough.
People ‘The industry is far more inclusive and welcoming than when I started’ Continuing our series of interviews with CIOB fellows, Danielle Dasgupta FCIOB, project manager at Barratt Developments, tells CM about her career journey.
Opinion TechCIOB grade takes membership to another level Institute’s new membership grade extends support to construction’s technical specialists, writes Caroline Gumble.
News Only 1 in 5 adults think construction jobs are well paid Outdated perceptions of construction jobs as dangerous and low paid prevail in the UK, according to CIOB survey. Cristina Lago reports.
People Women making it big in cranes Three female crane operators on how they are helping to dispel misconceptions about what women can achieve on site
People Winvic targets social value goals with new training programme Contractor Winvic has delivered its first hands-on training sessions to college-level engineering students as part of a new enrichment programme
People Job spotlight: Liz Zijing Li, Mimicrete Sustainability roles in construction will help to attract more diverse talent, explains Mimicrete COO Liz Zijing Li
People Job spotlight: Kelvin Nagberi MCIOB, HS2 Ltd As a senior construction assurance manager at HS2 Ltd, every day presents a fresh challenge for Kelvin Nagberi
People Apprenticeships are better value than degrees, says YouGov poll The majority of parents view apprenticeships as better value than a university degree when it comes to their children’s future, according to a new survey
CIOB Community, News Assessors needed for new TechCIOB grade applications CIOB is looking for new assessors for applications for the new Technical grade of membership.
People One to watch – Liam Addison, We Are Ease The assistant quantity surveyor at We Are Ease on sustainability ambitions, the unpredictability of construction, and life in Cornwall.
People Breedon calls for apprenticeship applications Construction firm Breedon has launched its 2023 programme that will see 70 apprentices join the group in September
People Working together to build careers in construction Engaging the next generation of construction talent will require a collaborative approach
People Bournemouth firm’s initiative helps trainees into work Bournemouth-based training provider JRS Training has been celebrating the success of a recent initiative undertaken with East Sussex Council.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.