Seddon’s latest apprenticeship hiring round was oversubscribed, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. 

Jack Spittal, site manager of Cormac Construction, on choosing construction over the navy, addressing the skills shortage and sustainability, and career ambitions.

CIOB Manchester Hub committee member Tom Morris MCIOB is celebrating six months of success for the Community Construction Skills Centre in Collyhurst, Manchester.

Chair of CIOB Manchester Hub Leigh Renshaw FCIOB is supporting a participant in the BuildForce initiative on his route to chartership.

Abbie Griffiths is an apprentice engineer and Level 4 construction site supervisor, at Tilbury Douglas.

Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of Bellway’s graduate programme.

A Few Good Lads founder Matt Roberts is helping foreign workers navigate Canada’s construction industry. By Ian Weinfass

Two standout HS2 apprentices have received a four-year extension to their employment contracts with Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra.

The Built Environment Schools Trust is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative.

A new social value project is providing construction skills-based training to prisoners ahead of their release

Mark Whitehead, construction director at CPAC Modular, tells CIOB People how turbocharging the modular construction sector in Ireland could help to attract the next generation of talent

DHG Build Solutions is working with Gateshead College to offer work placement for students of construction trades.

The 2025 returners programme aims to support STEM professionals back to work after a career break

The CIOB Mentoring Service is a free service available to members on a suitable pathway.

Balancing a busy career and family life is possible with the right support from your employer, project surveyor Billie Kelleher tells Nadine Buddoo.

Dean Averies, director of Beard’s Oxford office, tells Nadine Buddoo the best career advice he has ever received.

Some have moved on, others haven’t. Two former ISG employees tell CIOB People about their journeys since the financial fallout and what they loved about the contractor

Dean Averies, director of Beard’s Oxford office, reveals the best career advice he has ever received