People Leadership initiative launched for women in construction Think Circle, The Coders Guild and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces to launch the Women in Leadership initiative.
People EDI in construction: creating a space where everyone belongs Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site.
People Construction careers programme marks first anniversary Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) – a careers programme launched to introduce young people in Essex to the construction industry – is celebrating its first anniversary.
People Home builders call for women to join careers scheme The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched its seventh cohort of the Women into Home Building programme.
People Apprenticeships in Wales need better promotion, report says Schools, colleges, employers and the Welsh Government must work together to present apprenticeships as a strong start to a career, the Senedd’s economy committee has concluded.
People Industry welcomes £100m ‘technical excellence colleges’ More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August).
People HS2 contractor invests in local talent The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays.
People Beard invests in internal talent Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development.
People Masonry supplier commits funding for bricklayer training Grayson has announced an investment of £15,000 to help support Site Ready Solutions’ Bricklaying Pre-Apprenticeship Programme.
People Thames Water launches return to work programme Thames Water has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help more professionals return to work after a career break.
People Screwfix apprentices reach major milestone Screwfix is celebrating the graduation of 347 colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships in areas across the business.
People UK’s top apprenticeship employers celebrated Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their commitment to apprenticeships.
People Building opportunities for people and projects Mott MacDonald’s focus on major building projects is not just about winning more work and improving outcomes for clients – it’s about giving younger engineers better career experience too.
People Retaining women in construction: are leaders the problem? Construction needs inclusive leaders, but everyone has a role to play in driving positive change.
People ‘We’re training people to be future employers’ Construction students at Moulton College are being primed for a career of life-long learning, principal Oliver Symons tells CM People.
People Is motherhood construction’s untapped leadership asset? When women step away from work to have children, we often speak about what the industry loses. But we should also ask what it gains when they return.
People Construction Skills Mission Board is a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ The launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board and has been broadly welcomed by the built environment sector.
People ‘Armed Forces are an asset for construction’ In a week of celebration of our Armed Forces, it has never been more important to recognise the value veterans can bring to the construction industry.
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.