Opinion Change management culture to fix the skills problem The leadership of every construction company needs to take responsibility for the skills crisis, says Dave Stitt.
News Construction ‘an attractive career path’ for more than half of young adults Construction is now an attractive career path for more than half of young adults, according to a new survey.
People One to watch – Aby Wallace MCIOB, Robertson Construction Central East The site manager for Robertson Construction describes how she came into construction, the importance of the CIOB Student Challenge, and her ambitions.
People CIOB fellow tells MPs of value of apprenticeships CIOB fellow Matthew McCarrick of McCarrick Construction spoke to parliament’s Education Committee Session on Post-16 Education at Westminster.
People CIOB technical grade moves a step closer Technical experts in the built environment could soon become recognised professionally with a new grade.
People This much I know: ‘A growth mindset is the most important skill anyone can have’ Brian Moone, director of Mace Business School, tells CM how he moved from preaching best practice to delivering it.
Opinion, People Fairness, inclusion and respect: how to improve construction’s culture Alex Minett explains how adopting a fairness, inclusion and respect programme can help construction companies improve their culture and make workplaces more welcoming.
News, People Skanska programme to bring career breakers back to construction Skanska UK is increasing its efforts to recruit construction workers who have taken a career break.
Opinion Feedback: Does IT spell the end of the dinosaurs? Having been a CIOB member since 1992, I have gained a vast amount of practical experience working mainly on reinforced concrete structures, basements and steel frames on industrial projects.
People Removing the limiting factors that stop you from achieving Business consultant and leadership coach Leo Aspden asks construction professionals what limiting factors stop them from achieving their goals
People One to watch: Nyasha Mutezo, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office The civil servant at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office discusses Tomorrow’s Leaders and life in a government department.
CIOB Community Conference addresses early adoption of EDI principles How to better engage young talent in the sector and incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion principles early in the careers of construction students was the topic of discussion at a recent CIOB event.
People This much I know: ‘We’re in a perfect storm’ The rapid advance of technology offers positive challenges for Tim Carey, chief product director of Willmott Dixon’s integrated construction platform, Collida.
People Job spotlight: Anne Daw, HLM Architects Anne Daw’s work as head of MMC delivery and digital innovation makes her feel ‘like a kid in a candy shop’, she says.
People Festival sets students up for career in construction Potential construction professionals were given two days of advice and inspiration on careers in the industry at the CIOB Student Festival 2022.
People Five ways to maximise the strengths of introverted team members With the right support, introverts can form a crucial part of your construction team, says business consultant and leadership coach Leo Aspden.
News CMYA winner backs built environment GCSE Marc Burton FCIOB, a past winner of CMYA, is urging CIOB chartered building companies (CBCs) and members to support the promotion of the built environment as a GCSE subject.
People CIOB Chartered Membership Programme rewards top scorers Three new CIOB members who achieved membership throughout the Chartered Membership Programme (CMP) route have had their efforts recognised recently at an awards ceremony for the candidates with the highest scores.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.