People Mott MacDonald launches return-to-work programme Mott MacDonald is partnering with STEM Returners to support professionals who want to return to the industry
People Balfour Beatty reveals updated diversity and inclusion strategy Creating a workforce that reflects the UK population is a long-term ambition for the company
People Why age should not be a barrier to learning and employment Octogenarian Margaret June Stefanitsis is a shining example of the value older people can bring to the industry
People #PPEthatfits directory launched CIOB campaign aims to improve the provision of inclusive PPE across the construction industry
People Unconscious bias blocks STEM professionals’ return to work, report says STEM Returners is calling on industry leaders to do more to support professionals following a career break
People How to help your company become more diverse and stay that way How to help your company become more diverse and stay that way
People Industry coalition launched to drive diversity in construction The Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) has been established by 11 construction organisations with the aim of improving diversity across the industry
People Building leaders who won’t fear change How the new School of the Built Environment at London Metropolitan University will help shape the next generation of built environment professionals
People Upgraded exoskeleton launched for diverse bodies Hilti has launched an improved version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S
People Parental progress: how firms are prioritising work-life balance Construction firms are taking strides to make it easier for parents to juggle work and family life
People Balfour Beatty backs NMITE to deliver work-ready engineers Balfour Beatty is partnering with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)
People #PPEthatfits: Why inclusive PPE is not just about gender Anjali Pindoria explains why construction PPE is not only failing women but also men from minoritised ethnic and faith backgrounds
People Three practical approaches for cognitive diversity Performance coach Dave Stitt looks at how to foster diversity of thought within your company
People Woman crane operator’s ‘bizarre’ welcome to construction Woman crane operator Katie Kelleher tells her story to CIOB People editor Nadine Buddoo in the latest episode of the 21CC podcast.
People Katie Kelleher: ‘Yes, women can operate cranes’ Former crane operator Katie Kelleher shares her fascinating insight of what it’s really like as a woman on site
People Amey welcomes interns as part of diversity programme Through the 10,000 Black Interns programme, Amey is offering 12 individuals paid work placements
People Builder Barbie ignites social media debate Debate on social media around women in construction has continued since the blockbuster movie Barbie hit cinemas in July
People Bouygues boosts paternity leave policy New fathers at Bouygues UK are being offered eight weeks of paternity leave
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.