CIOB Community CIOB EDI event to debate: is it responsible to encourage women into built environment careers? The day-long event will be full of discussion, debate and practical action for employers.
News PPEthatfits campaign wins MemCom Best Lobbying Campaign The #PPEthatfits campaign, led by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and supported by Construction Management, has won Best Lobbying Campaign at the 2026 MemCom Excellence Awards. The award, presented at the MemCom…
Academic articles Why EDI and workforce integration should be embedded into construction projects every day Think EDI is a ‘soft’ issue? Think again – workforce integration is now critical to delivering safe, high-quality construction, says Florence Phua FCIOB in her new academic research The CM…
People #PPEthatfits: MP introduces bill to ensure inclusive PPE MP Kirsteen Sullivan is calling for new legislation to help ensure all workers are provided with properly-fitting PPE.
People Willmott Dixon champions diversity in construction careers Willmott Dixon is partnering with BPIC Network’s skills and labour supply social enterprise, Building Professionals, to launch a 12-month pilot careers programme.
People Wates drives initiative to close gender gap in construction and sport A recent roundtable event brought together leaders from the built environment and women’s rugby to challenge gender misconceptions and promote inclusion in both sectors.
People CIOB invites applications for EDI Advisory Panel The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is currently seeking members for its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Panel.
People EDI in construction: creating a space where everyone belongs Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site.
People Employers must improve neurodiversity awareness, report shows Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study.
CIOB Community New signatories join as professional bodies reaffirm commitment to EDI CIOB and seven other leading professional bodies from across the built environment sector have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) by signing a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU).
People Amey joins Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance Amey has become a patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance, reflecting its commitment to diversity, inclusion and social mobility across the UK infrastructure sector.
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.
Technical CIOB Awards 2025: EDI Individual As joint lead for the Clear Pathways culture change programme, Gary Jones has had remarkable success in addressing the ethnicity pay gap within the Houses of Parliament.
Technical CIOB Awards 2025: EDI Team A specialist in high-end residential and commercial projects in London, Dobuild has a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity that goes well beyond policy documents.
People ‘EDI means different things to different people’ Do one-size-fits-all EDI approaches work in a global construction context? Dr Florence Phua FCIOB talks about her research on this issue.
CIOB Community CIOB Awards 2024: EDI Individual Having started her construction career as an apprentice quantity surveyor at an SME, Katy Robinson is keen to encourage others to follow her into the industry.
People Pioneering EDI in construction Jobert Fermilan talks about his role as the Cumbria and Lancashire EDI ambassador.
CIOB Community CIOB EDI conference will tackle critical themes for construction CIOB is holding its EDI conference, Challenging the Status Quo, on 28 November.
The November/December 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.