Paul Harrison tells CIOB People how the leadership skills gained from a 22-year military career are helping him to drive growth in Mott MacDonald’s defence sector

The latest Knowledge Quad has been launched to support local construction skills and boost employment

The project manager at McLaren Construction Group on why he decided to work in construction, career goals and changes he would like to see in the industry.

Lisa Scargill, regional social impact manager at Balfour Beatty, tells CIOB People why her career and her commitment to social value are intrinsically connected

Nicole McKinley, assistant quantity surveyor at Seddon, discusses her career journey and the importance of diversity across the sector

Peter McLaughlin FCIOB shares his experience of volunteering as a fellowship mentor

Undergraduates from 12 universities will gain experience supporting construction of the high-speed railway project

Esh Group has convened business leaders across the North East to support an employability programme in the region

New partnership aims to help engineers get back to work after a career break

Morwenna Fellows’ PhD research uncovered the communication issues that arise on site where there is no shared first language. By Nicky Roger.

If the industry wants to close the skills gap, it must first break down the barriers preventing it from becoming more inclusive, writes Caroline Gumble.

Ben Hobbs, project manager at We Are Ease, featured as one of Exeter Tomorrow’s 30 under 30 future business stars.

Proposed reforms aim to help the sector attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds

The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development list celebrates companies that are committed to employees’ long-term growth

The Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 national final saw 10 apprentices compete to be crowned champion 

A survey of 100,000 young people shows engagement with schools and colleges is helping to attract young people to construction

Employers must do more to promote apprenticeships and professional development opportunities for more experienced candidates

Matthew Stowe MCIOB tells CIOB People how achieving chartership has been fundamental to his career development