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
People Construction influencers share secrets to career success The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) new podcast, 21CC, features insight from Linkedin super-users who work in the industry
People Job spotlight: Fran Boorman, Goal 17 Combining AI and mentoring will help create a more diverse construction workforce, explains Fran Boorman, founder of Goal 17
People Mace celebrates Pride Month with sculpture at London HQ The Our Pride Unity installation has been unveiled to mark Mace’s Pride Month celebrations
People Wates announces new campaign to tackle gender stereotypes Wates is joining forces with the Fawcett Society to help challenge gender stereotypes for young people
People Tarmac recognised for inclusion and diversity commitment The Clear Assured Gold Standard is awarded to companies demonstrating inclusion and diversity best practice
People She Builds project showcases women in construction The She Builds UK exhibition has launched to shine a light on the lack of female representation in the construction industry
People HS2 contractor invests in local skills Blackwell Earthmoving is giving Buckinghamshire residents the opportunity to launch a career in construction
People How to ensure inclusion is everyone’s responsibility Tracey Collins, head of diversity and inclusion at Kier Group, explores how the diversity and inclusion agenda is evolving in the industry
People Murphy becomes first UK construction firm to join new autism charter J Murphy & Sons has joined the Employ Autism programme
People Meet the construction influencers shaking up social media Three of the UK’s most high-profile construction influencers speak to CIOB People about their social media journeys – and how it can boost your career
People Homebuilding training scheme opens for women applicants Employment programme now open for second cohort applications
People Women making it big in cranes Three female crane operators on how they are helping to dispel misconceptions about what women can achieve on site
People Katie Kelleher swaps cranes for new CPA role Construction personality Katie Kelleher has joined the CPA in the newly created role of technical and development officer
The September/October 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.