The launch of a new British Standard for inclusive PPE marks a pivotal moment – now the construction industry must come together to ensure safer, more inclusive workplaces for all, writes Rowshi Hussain.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Katie Bolger, a project manager at utilities contractor Avove, tells CM People about her first year in the role and sets out how employers can help to attract more women to the industry.

A recent survey from Holcim UK is shedding light on women’s experiences in construction and the opportunities for employers to unlock untapped leadership potential.

Anna Rzepczynski, founder of WeBuildToo, outlines the action the construction industry must take to address gender inequality and create a fairer, more inclusive future for the entire workforce.

Sacyr UK is working with the National Diversity Employment and Advisory Service (NDEAS) to help support people who are out of work due to a disability into construction careers.

Wates Group and Premiership Women’s Rugby have extended their partnership to continue promoting inclusion and equal opportunity in both the built environment and elite sport.

Training provider Women in Construction: The Power Within Her has developed a new programme for women working in the built environment sector.

Willmott Dixon is partnering with BPIC Network’s skills and labour supply social enterprise, Building Professionals, to launch a 12-month pilot careers programme.

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.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is currently seeking members for its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Panel.

Andrew Kitley, co-founder of Kitall, tells CM People why construction employers need to rethink their hiring processes.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE.

Think Circle, The Coders Guild and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces to launch the Women in Leadership initiative.

Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site.

Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study.

CM People examines the need to make everyone feel included at work and the potential benefits that come with treating allyship as a skill.

Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025.