People CITB pilot offers free brickwork and groundworks training The Construction Industry Training Board is partnering with Chesterfield College Group as part of the Access to Homebuilding pilot scheme.
People Green skills initiative calls for industry-wide commitment The City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce has launched its new industry pledge to help support the recruitment and retention of young and diverse people in ‘green jobs’.
People Scrapping 50% university target is ‘real step forward’ for construction Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has welcomed the government’s decision to transform further and higher education.
People HS2 showcases latest intake of apprentices and graduates HS2 Ltd has welcomed a new cohort of apprentices and graduates into the business.
People Construction employers warned of impending training costs A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding.
People One to watch: Aimee Shann FCIOB, quality manager, Wates What made you choose to follow a career in construction? I was drawn to it because of its constant evolution and the opportunity to make a real impact. Whether it…
People CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Liam Major, assistant site manager, Croudace Homes – L6 Construction Site Management How do you feel the apprenticeship has prepared you for a career in the industry? It gives you a good foundation of work. It shows you exactly what technical skills…
People PfP Thrive welcomes first cohort of learners PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby.
People NAWIC and Women in Property join forces to ‘inspire change’ The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW).
People Amey doubles early careers roles for 2026 Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake, with more than 200 placements now available for 2026.
People In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators.
People ECITB sets out strategy to address labour market competition The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth.
People Ibstock’s new training academy backs ‘job-ready skills’ Building products manufacturer Ibstock has launched a pilot training academy at Walsall College.
People Why procurement power is missing the skills target The industry must take a zero-tolerance approach to training programmes that fail to provide pathways into construction careers.
People Call for more women to join Lower Thames Crossing project Balfour Beatty has shared its plans to encourage more women into the trade occupations needed to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing.
People CIOB Aspire launched to champion early careers in construction The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched CIOB Aspire – a new initiative designed to inspire and support people who are considering a career in construction.
People HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands Career opportunities across the HS2 project are helping to boost local employment in the West Midlands.
People ECITB announces new welding qualification The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced the launch of a new welding qualification.
The July/August 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.