People International Women’s Day: inspiring inclusion in the workplace Joanna Kuzelewska shares her view of how inclusivity in construction has improved, and why there’s more work to be done
People UK’s first female rig driver lands HS2 role Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver
Opinion Women in construction: how are minoritised ethnicities represented? Although progress is steady, more needs to be done to encourage women from diverse backgrounds into the industry, explains Ridha Shah.
People CIOB head of EDI: we need a ‘meritocratic approach to employment’ CIOB’s Mark Harrison reflects on his first three years as head of EDI and sets out his mission for 2024 and beyond
People #PPEthatfits: lessons from the US on inclusivity As the call for inclusive PPE gains momentum globally, what lessons can the UK take from the United States on ensuring PPE inclusivity?
News What women want (on site) How could construction sites be more welcoming to women? Female industry professionals speak to Kristina Smith.
Opinion Why net zero and diversity go hand in hand Construction’s quest for net zero ideas and innovation can be fuelled by greater diversity in its workforce, writes Tarmac’s Erusa Adizie.
People Creating an ‘emotionally literate space’ for women in business 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
People The greatest women builders of all time: have your say Ahead of International Women’s Day, CIOB is showcasing some of the world’s most inspirational women builders
People Barriers begin at birth, leading women in construction say The barriers to women entering the construction industry begin at birth, veteran women in construction told a webinar last week
People Turning adversity into action on diversity The latest edition of the 21CC Podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is now available
People AtkinsRéalis achieves EDI accreditation UK engineering firm has been recognised for its commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across the business
People First all-female apprentice team enters bricklaying challenge The Forterra London Apprenticeship Challenge tests the skills of bricklaying apprentices based in the capital
People Recognising the untapped potential of employees with disabilities Focusing on employees’ abilities, rather than disabilities, can help to expand the construction industry’s talent pool
People HS2 apprentice awarded for developing PPE for Muslim women Apprentice Leena Begum is challenging the availability of inclusive PPE for construction workers
People Shaping the future as a modern professional in construction management CIOB’s Tomorrow’s Leaders are shaping the future of the built environment and looking to support the construction industry in tackling current and future challenges
People Meet the women breaking down construction’s barriers Women succeeding in construction will discuss their challenges and successes during the Global Construction Summit 2024
People Improving workforce diversity through procurement A new equality and diversity toolkit sets out how procurement can be used as a driver for change
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.