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
CIOB Community Birmingham Hub appoints EDI ambassador The CIOB Birmingham Hub has welcomed its first EDI ambassador, Stuart Holmes.
People Autism in construction: an untapped skilled workforce Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day (2 April), Lovell’s Tim Young explains why more construction employers should consider the benefits of working with neurodivergent people
News Tackling ‘extraordinary’ misconceptions about women on site Females in site-based construction roles often have to overcome barriers and can find themselves battling ‘imposter syndrome’. Nadine Buddoo reports.
People Ramadan: what it means for construction workers on site As Islamic communities around the world prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan, BAM’s Kabir Rasool and Ghufran Ullah discuss their experiences as Muslims in construction
People Women’s forum launched by builders’ merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has launched a new women’s forum to help highlight and encourage the ongoing career progression of females in the company
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