People HS2 training scheme aims to attract women to construction HS2 is working with Women into Construction (WiC) to help more women in the Midlands launch a career in the construction sector. A new four-week bespoke training programme, which starts…
People Neurodiversity report highlights workforce challenges Research published today reveals one quarter of construction workers identify as neurodiverse
People HS2 reveals workforce EDI progress The publication of HS2 Ltd’s latest EDI report comes as the company has been recognised with a flagship equality accreditation
People CIOB president receives honorary doctorate Sandi Rhys Jones has been recognised for her commitment to promoting equality diversity and inclusion in construction
News University of Westminster awards CIOB president honorary doctorate The University of Westminster has awarded an honorary doctorate to the president of the CIOB for her work promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.
People STEM ‘returners’ programme calls for applications The STEM ReCharge programme has opened applications for a new cohort of returners
People #PPEthatfits: views from the industry Construction professionals share their experiences of inadequate PPE
People Inclusion and diversity hub welcomes new industry partners The Building People network includes more than 60 organisations
People Dispelling the ‘myths’ around working in a male-dominated industry It’s time to scrap the negative stereotypes plaguing engineering and construction, says Burns & McDonnell’s Zoe Dempsey
People CITB calls for innovators to capitalise on £500k funding CITB is offering up to £500,000 per proposal to help industry leaders tackle the challenges facing the construction workforce
People CIOB launches free diversity training CIOB has launched a free training course to help built environment professionals better understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the sector.
People CIOB announces #PPEthatfits campaign New CIOB campaign will drive awareness around the lack of inclusive PPE in construction
People New CIC group targets industry’s ‘woeful’ lack of diversity Umbrella body launched to increase representation of black professionals
People CIC announces first female chair Wei Yang replaces Justin Sullivan for a two-year team of office
People CIOB’s new online course addresses diversity and inclusion Free training course can be accessed via the Future Learn website and is available for members and the wider built environment sector
People STEM outreach crucial to gender diversity in engineering, report finds EngineeringUK has released a new report which aims to help increase the number of girls pursuing engineering and technology careers
People Balfour Beatty expands refugee recruitment scheme Balfour Beatty is partnering with independent social enterprise Renaisi to provide skilled refugees with construction careers
People Jacobs expands STEM ‘returnship’ programme Jacobs, in collaboration with STEM Returners, is scaling up its support for people returning to the industry following a career break
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.