New plans for accreditation in the construction sector could bring both benefits and challenges

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.

Ken Smyth FCIOB, senior project manager at Maple Reinders Constructors in Canada, shares lessons learnt from his international career

Pre-construction manager and CIOB member Lesleyanne Forman explains why it is important to have professionalism and personality

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will invest £100 million in grants to help construction workers access training and develop their skills

Balfour Beatty’s group chief executive has launched the Founder’s Pledge to support and develop young people who are undertaking an apprenticeship

Schools and construction leaders must unite to help broaden pupils’ career horizons, particularly among girls

Selco Builders Warehouse has launched a new women’s forum to help highlight and encourage the ongoing career progression of females in the company 

Social media influencer Jasmine Gurney shares her experiences of working as a tradesperson, and how more women can be recruited to the industry

New research shows employers are currently failing to support neurodivergent employees due to limited training and awareness available in the workplace 

Barratt Homes assistant site manager Victoria Grinnall discusses the transition from the Armed Forces to construction

Simon Jones, senior construction manager at Vale Southern Construction, discusses the value of learning from senior colleagues

Tackling construction skills shortages will require the sector to rethink how it connects with potential recruits

Applications for the CIOB Construction Innovation and Quality Scholarship are now open

The CIOB’s new membership grade has taken a step forward this month following the Privy Council approval of TechCIOB.

Three heritage conservation specialists from Cliveden Conservation set out the disciplines and challenges of their working lives

New website will focus on construction’s people development challenges in areas such as leadership, EDI, mental health 

Michaela Wain on why BBC show The Apprentice has been a game changer for promoting gender equality