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
People Considerate Constructors Scheme mandates PPE for women The new requirement for gender inclusive PPE follows the launch of CIOB’s #PPEthatfits campaign
People How school governorship can help construction’s EDI problem Strengthening the relationship between industry and academia is key to improving equality, diversity and inclusion in construction
People Addressing racial discrimination in construction Bruce Johnson MCIOB, construction director at Whitson Construction, shares his experiences of climbing the career ladder and explains why diversity must start at the top
People Sir Robert McAlpine spearheads project supporting diverse talent Broadgate Future Talent will introduce young Londoners to built environment careers
People Neurodiversity: fostering inclusion and innovation in the workplace With one in four construction workers identifying as neurodiverse, businesses must take action to ensure everyone thrives at work
People Data can help us ‘call out’ inequality, says former CIOB president Past president Charles Egbu delivered the keynote speech for CIOB’s EDI conference, Challenging the Status Quo
People When does workplace banter become bullying? Establishing robust bullying and harassment policies can help foster an inclusive work environment and avoid costly discrimination claims
People CIOB EDI conference will address construction inequalities CIOB is holding its EDI conference, Challenging the Status Quo, on 28 November
People Retaining staff over 50 – why it’s essential for the next generation Retaining older and more experienced employees has long been a challenge for the construction sector and, post-pandemic, increased early retirement is exacerbating the issue
People Women’s Engineering Society elects new president The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has elected Katherine Critchley as its 55th president
People Protecting philosophical beliefs in the workplace Managing employees’ philosophical and, at times, conflicting beliefs can be a complex challenge that requires business leaders to have a robust understanding of the legal framework
People Skanska ranked as a top employer by Forbes Forbes’ annual World’s Best Employers list aims to identify companies that offer an exciting and positive work environment
People Black women in construction: views from the front line To mark Black History Month, two professionals from Gleeds share their experience of being an ethnic minority in the construction industry
The September/October 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.