People Costain engineer makes ICE history Engineer Georgia Thompson has become the youngest woman to achieve Fellowship
People EDI in construction: local solutions for a global challenge Does a one-size-fits-all equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) framework work in the global construction industry, asks Dr Florence Phua, associate professor at the University of Reading’s School of Construction Management and Engineering
People Sizewell C charter launched to boost local skills New charter includes a range of commitments to help address current and future workforce needs
People Neurodiversity training launched for construction workers New programme aims to help address the challenges facing neurodiverse construction professionals
People BSI inclusive PPE standard moves a step closer Proposed British standard aims to ensure PPE is accessible and effective for a broader range of workers
People Costain recognised for commitment to disability inclusion The Disability Confident scheme endorses companies that promote inclusive and accessible workplaces for people with disabilities
People Winvic whizz-kid: ‘Growing up in Ukraine, construction didn’t appeal to me’ Winvic trainee site engineer Viktoriia Grachova is making her mark in the construction industry
People Housebuilder mentoring scheme welcomes inaugural cohort New initiative aims to make housebuilding more inclusive for women, ultimately improving diversity in the sector and addressing the skills shortage
People Construction and EDI leaders pledge support following sexism row Opportunity for positive change after industry event sparked outrage
People Amey’s social recruitment strategy targets FM skills Key initiatives aim to attract new recruits from disadvantaged groups
People Construction leaders must reconsider young Londoners The untapped potential of young Londoners could help to alleviate construction’s skills challenge
People Morgan Sindall pilots DIY skills scheme for women Lancashire-based pilot programme has helped to empower local women
People CIOB showcases diversity and inclusion in action New paper outlines how diversity and inclusion is achievable for all construction companies, regardless of size
People Bouygues signs Menopause Workplace Pledge Contractor has strengthened its effort to support and inform employees affected by the menopause in the workplace
People New recruits join Amey’s early careers scheme Early Careers Programme offers practical experience across various infrastructure projects
People Inclusive recruitment: it’s time for employers to ‘step up’ Leading academic Dr Florence Phua shares with CIOB People new research that underscores construction’s recruitment challenges
People ‘We were left alone’: how ISG’s collapse is affecting pregnant staff Two workers who were about to go on maternity leave when ISG went under speak to CIOB People about how the fallout has turned their lives and careers upside down
People Menopause matters: how to create an effective action plan To mark Menopause Awareness Month, CIOB People speaks to employment and legal experts about the importance of establishing a menopause action plan
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.