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News Only 1 in 5 adults think construction jobs are well paid Outdated perceptions of construction jobs as dangerous and low paid prevail in the UK, according to CIOB survey.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.
People Will the upcoming CSCS changes widen the skills gap? New plans for accreditation in the construction sector could bring both benefits and challenges
People Paul Vega: ‘Knowing you have achieved fellowship changes your mindset’ Paul Vega FCIOB, partner at GSS LLP, was one of the youngest CIOB members to achieve fellowship status. He tells Nicky Roger why he advises achieving it early in your career.
People This much I know: ‘Be willing to change direction at short notice’ Ken Smyth FCIOB, senior project manager at Maple Reinders Constructors in Canada, shares lessons learnt from his international career
People Job spotlight: Lesleyanne Forman, Ashe Construction Pre-construction manager and CIOB member Lesleyanne Forman explains why it is important to have professionalism and personality
People CITB increases grants for construction training The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will invest £100 million in grants to help construction workers access training and develop their skills
People Balfour Beatty boss launches apprenticeship pledge Balfour Beatty’s group chief executive has launched the Founder’s Pledge to support and develop young people who are undertaking an apprenticeship
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.