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.
People This much I know: ‘You are never too important to learn’ Richard Bark, project manager at Winvic Construction, would like to spread the word that construction careers are varied and challenging – and all experience is valuable.
People Job spotlight: Kelsey Binding, crane operator apprentice, Ainscough Crane Hire With a supportive team and work on projects of all shapes and sizes, Kelsey Binding is building her skill set towards an eventual goal of specialising in mobile heavy cranes.
People One to watch: Luke Rushton-Marsh, site manager, Willmott Dixon Interiors One to watch: Luke Rushton-Marsh, site manager, Willmott Dixon Interiors
News Channelling Canada’s construction talent A Toronto careers service has helped new arrivals in Canada develop construction careers and achieve professional qualifications, including CIOB membership. Rod Sweet explains.
News Generation Z sees construction as ‘creative’ but ‘dirty’ School-age students regard construction as construction as a creative but dirty and potentially dangerous industry, a new survey has revealed.
Opinion Graduates have more to gain working for tier 2 contractors Neil Hennessey explains why work experience for tier 1 companies may not be the best option.
People One to watch: Lydia McGuinness, Wates Construction The section manager, Yorkshire and North East, at Wates talks about how she achieved a CIOB Rising Star accolade and the diversity of challenges working on construction projects.
CIOB Community CIOB promotes construction to women at Welsh college More than 120 young women attended an event designed to attract females into construction and engineering in March.
People Construction culture change begins with the ‘platoons’ How do you change a construction company’s culture? Dave Stitt argues that top-down directives rarely work – instead the focus should be lower down an organisation.
People One to watch: Jack Bennion, Redrow Homes The designer at the housebuilder talks CIOB membership, ambitions, hard work and volunteering for the Scouts.
People Job spotlight: Maggie Chandler, Skanska UK A newcomer to the industry, Skanska’s head of customer experience is driving a new focus on customers.
People This much I know: ‘Don’t be afraid to ask questions and challenge the norm’ Good communication is the key to working in construction, says Jennifer Bradfield, project director at John Sisk & Son.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.