People ‘Construction can be intimidating if you don’t fit certain stereotypes’ Jessica Loney tells CIOB People that showcasing equality, diversity and inclusion in construction is crucial to help address misconceptions about the industry
People Five ways employee engagement initiatives can help attract new talent Attracting and retaining more young people from a diverse range of backgrounds is a priority for many construction firms. But how can employers ensure they are delivering what existing and future employees really want?
People Women in Property appoints new South Wales chair Bouygues UK’s head of social value takes on new role
People Women in Construction Week is over, but what happens now? The industry has made significant progress, but there’s more work to be done to achieve true gender equality
People Attract younger employees with flexible working, CIOB survey shows Survey findings reveal top influences on career choices, as well as what young people look for from potential employers
People Willmott Dixon champions gender diversity in skilled trades Contractor has committed to increasing female representation in trade roles
People Two-thirds more women starting apprenticeships, study shows Report reveals the number of women starting and completing apprenticeships has surged in recent years
Opinion Women in skilled trades: are numbers improving? Construction can learn important lessons from manufacturing when it comes to attracting women to hands-on roles, writes Ridha Shah.
People ‘You can run a family and be a quantity surveyor’ Balancing a busy career and family life is possible with the right support from your employer, says project surveyor Billie Kelleher
People Job spotlight: document control manager, J Coffey To mark National Careers Week, Jasmine O’Neill discusses her unconventional route into construction and why age doesn’t determine success
Opinion Construction must embrace real diversity if it wants change Commitment to modern professionalism and an inclusive approach will be necessary to meet society’s evolving needs, writes Caroline Gumble.
People Infrastructure leaders unveil diversity charter New infrastructure charter aims to unlock diversity and help address the skills gap
People Why inclusion is essential for the future of construction Amos Simbo tells CIOB People what his OBE means to him – and why inclusivity is the key to progress in construction
People Women into Home Building expands placement opportunities Fully-funded careers programme aims to help attract more women to the homebuilding sector
People NAW 2025: Will reforms remove barriers to apprenticeships? Following the recent government announcement, can changes to apprenticeship rules really make a difference for construction employers?
People BSI announces public consultation for inclusive PPE standard Call for feedback on draft standard that aims to improve the provision of PPE across all sectors, including the built environment
People ‘Coming into construction has been lifesaving’ Former apprentice Yasmin Struthers-Frost details the personal adversities that have helped shape her professional strengths
People HS2 contractor recognised for EDI commitment Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra (BBVS) has received an accolade for inclusion and diversity progress
The July/August 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.