People CIOB reaffirms commitment to EDI The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion across the built environment sector.
Opinion Trans colleagues: you are welcome at CIOB Following recent backlashes for the trans community in the UK and abroad, Caroline Gumble emphasises the importance of showing allyship with LGBTQ+ colleagues.
People New website champions black construction professionals Diversitas has unveiled a new website to help promote and encourage increased leadership from black professionals.
People Inclusive PPE store welcomes Sizewell workers Construction workers in Sizewell and the surrounding area can access a range of inclusive PPE following the launch of a new showroom
People Wates reports progress on inclusion and diversity Having launched its diversity and inclusion strategy five years ago, Wates is revealing the positive impact across the business
People Mott MacDonald relaunches return-to-work programme The 2025 returners programme aims to support STEM professionals back to work after a career break
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
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