People Autumn Statement: Industry cautiously welcomes skills investment Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £50m of funding for apprentices in engineering and other growth sectors
People Blenheim housebuilder welcomes new apprentices Blenheim Palace and Estate aims to train 100 young people by 2027 through its apprenticeship programme
People Why tier 1 contractors no longer ‘do construction’ Professor Stuart Green shares his view on why the construction industry is broken in the latest episode of the 21CC podcast
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into roofing New initiative aims to provide ex-offenders with the skills and training required for a career in the roofing industry
People Morgan Sindall lays foundations for next generation of talent Morgan Sindall Construction is building on its partnership with Redbridge Community School and Construction Academy to encourage more students into construction careers
People Pay rise agreed for construction workers The new deal will see changes to pay rates, travel allowances and industry sick pay
People Engineering leaders call for collaboration to drive social value Industry forum brings together firms across the sector to discuss challenges of delivering social value
People Construction project management salaries rise by 10% Project managers in construction have become some of the highest paid professionals in the UK
People HS2 contractor invests in local skills Blackwell Earthmoving is giving Buckinghamshire residents the opportunity to launch a career in construction
People Hinkley Point C launches 30,000 new training places New opportunities created through the project’s £24m skills investment
People Construction charity launches mental health awareness campaign New campaign aims to support suicide prevention in construction
News Construction charity launches mental health awareness campaign Construction industry charity Lighthouse Club has launched a campaign to raise mental health awareness and prevent suicide in the construction sector.
People Construction scheme launched to support ex-offenders into jobs New initiative will deliver pre-employment construction training both in prison and in the community
People Job spotlight: Kelvin Nagberi MCIOB, HS2 Ltd As a senior construction assurance manager at HS2 Ltd, every day presents a fresh challenge for Kelvin Nagberi
People Apprenticeships are better value than degrees, says YouGov poll The majority of parents view apprenticeships as better value than a university degree when it comes to their children’s future, according to a new survey
People Eradicating modern slavery across supply chains As new government guidance on modern slavery is set to come into effect next month, CHAS’ Alex Minett discusses the steps construction firms can take to identify and manage potential risks
People Mental health in construction takes centre stage at RHS Flower Show The Constructing Minds garden at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park this summer will raise awareness of mental health in the construction industry
People CITB increases grants for construction training The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will invest £100 million in grants to help construction workers access training and develop their skills
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.