Retention of older workers will build productivity, quality and safety

Think EDI is a ‘soft’ issue? Think again – workforce integration is now critical to delivering safe, high-quality construction, says Florence Phua FCIOB in her new academic research The CM…

MP Kirsteen Sullivan is calling for new legislation to help ensure all workers are provided with properly-fitting PPE. 

The launch of a new British Standard for inclusive PPE marks a pivotal moment – now the construction industry must come together to ensure safer, more inclusive workplaces for all, writes Rowshi Hussain.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Katie Bolger, a project manager at utilities contractor Avove, tells CM People about her first year in the role and sets out how employers can help to attract more women to the industry.

A recent survey from Holcim UK is shedding light on women’s experiences in construction and the opportunities for employers to unlock untapped leadership potential.

Anna Rzepczynski, founder of WeBuildToo, outlines the action the construction industry must take to address gender inequality and create a fairer, more inclusive future for the entire workforce.

Sacyr UK is working with the National Diversity Employment and Advisory Service (NDEAS) to help support people who are out of work due to a disability into construction careers.

Wates Group and Premiership Women’s Rugby have extended their partnership to continue promoting inclusion and equal opportunity in both the built environment and elite sport.

Willmott Dixon is partnering with BPIC Network’s skills and labour supply social enterprise, Building Professionals, to launch a 12-month pilot careers programme.

A recent roundtable event brought together leaders from the built environment and women’s rugby to challenge gender misconceptions and promote inclusion in both sectors.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is currently seeking members for its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Panel.

Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 205th blue plaque to commemorate Elizabeth Garnett, who championed workers’ rights and pioneered social reform in Victorian Britain.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW).

The majority of project managers in construction believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, according to new research.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE.

Balfour Beatty has shared its plans to encourage more women into the trade occupations needed to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing.

A free toolkit to help construction managers create neurodiverse teams has been launched.