People Wates Group joins Big Issue to spotlight social impact leaders Wates Group has been announced as the official partner of the 2026 Big Issue Top 100 Changemakers.
People Prisoners primed for construction careers A new training programme is helping to prepare prisoners for careers in the construction industry.
People Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption More than half (53.1%) of housing sector experts have reported gaps in the training and resources available to support implementation of the Procurement Act 2023.
People In pictures | Construction charity backs homelessness initiative An eco-friendly home for formerly homeless adults has been delivered through support from construction industry charity Crash.
People Costain rolls out social value measurement tool New tool aims to drive positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for customers and local communities
People Winvic joins Westminster forum to drive ESG impact Cross-party forum aims to support the environmental, social and governance agenda in Parliament and government
People Costain unveils renewed approach to social value The new social value plan is aimed at maximising the positive impact Costain can make to people and communities, in addition to those that directly benefit from the projects that…
People Wates’ social enterprise programme returns for fourth year As well as launching its social enterprise programme, Wates is committing to ambitious social value targets for the next two years
People Construction industry ranked high for voluntary work, study shows New research shows the building and construction industry is one of the best for giving paid leave to employees to volunteer
People Local contractor delivers social value in Nottingham G F Tomlinson has transformed a disused space to help support vulnerable local residents
People This much I know: ‘Seek forgiveness rather than permission’ Mark Thompson, managing partner at Ryder Architecture, discusses empowering young people and delivering value in local communities
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.