As construction companies seek to become more inclusive, setting industry standards to create safe spaces for breastfeeding mothers has never been more important

A survey of 100,000 young people shows engagement with schools and colleges is helping to attract young people to construction

Employers must do more to promote apprenticeships and professional development opportunities for more experienced candidates

CIOB and BSI have joined forces to help address inequalities in the provision of PPE

CIOB is joining forces with NAWIC North West and NAWIC Yorkshire to highlight the impact of ill-fitting PPE

There have been strides towards greater gender equality, but the construction industry is still facing an underrepresentation of women

Struggling to attract top talent? Flipping the traditional mentoring format on its head can help to drive diversity in your teams

Inclusive grassroots initiatives are the only way construction will appeal to the next generation of talent from diverse backgrounds

Ministers have been urged to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is “designed with the female anatomy in mind”

To mark International Women’s Day, Barbara Jones has been voted as the most inspirational woman builder by readers of CIOB’s editorial titles

Joanna Kuzelewska shares her view of how inclusivity in construction has improved, and why there’s more work to be done

Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver

Although progress is steady, more needs to be done to encourage women from diverse backgrounds into the industry, explains Ridha Shah.

CIOB’s Mark Harrison reflects on his first three years as head of EDI and sets out his mission for 2024 and beyond

As the call for inclusive PPE gains momentum globally, what lessons can the UK take from the United States on ensuring PPE inclusivity?

How could construction sites be more welcoming to women? Female industry professionals speak to Kristina Smith.

Construction’s quest for net zero ideas and innovation can be fuelled by greater diversity in its workforce, writes Tarmac’s Erusa Adizie.

As International Women’s Day approaches, CIOB People speaks to the founders of The Broad Room about the importance of allies who both champion and challenge each other