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
People AI algorithms show gender bias towards traditional trades, study claims Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools almost exclusively depict tradespeople such as builders, electricians and plumbers as men, according to new research
People Mace commits to new EDI strategy By the end of 2026, Mace expects more than 25% of senior-level colleagues to be women
People Menopause in construction: is change really needed? The National Association of Women in Construction is encouraging construction organisations to bolster the workplace support offered to female employees
People Mott MacDonald launches return-to-work programme Mott MacDonald is partnering with STEM Returners to support professionals who want to return to the industry
People Balfour Beatty reveals updated diversity and inclusion strategy Creating a workforce that reflects the UK population is a long-term ambition for the company
People Why age should not be a barrier to learning and employment Octogenarian Margaret June Stefanitsis is a shining example of the value older people can bring to the industry
People #PPEthatfits directory launched CIOB campaign aims to improve the provision of inclusive PPE across the construction industry
People Unconscious bias blocks STEM professionals’ return to work, report says STEM Returners is calling on industry leaders to do more to support professionals following a career break
People Industry coalition launched to drive diversity in construction The Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) has been established by 11 construction organisations with the aim of improving diversity across the industry
People Building leaders who won’t fear change How the new School of the Built Environment at London Metropolitan University will help shape the next generation of built environment professionals
People Parental progress: how firms are prioritising work-life balance Construction firms are taking strides to make it easier for parents to juggle work and family life
People Three practical approaches for cognitive diversity Performance coach Dave Stitt looks at how to foster diversity of thought within your company
People Katie Kelleher: ‘Yes, women can operate cranes’ Former crane operator Katie Kelleher shares her fascinating insight of what it’s really like as a woman on site
People Amey welcomes interns as part of diversity programme Through the 10,000 Black Interns programme, Amey is offering 12 individuals paid work placements
People Bouygues boosts paternity leave policy New fathers at Bouygues UK are being offered eight weeks of paternity leave
People HS2 training scheme aims to attract women to construction HS2 is working with Women into Construction (WiC) to help more women in the Midlands launch a career in the construction sector. A new four-week bespoke training programme, which starts…
People HS2 reveals workforce EDI progress The publication of HS2 Ltd’s latest EDI report comes as the company has been recognised with a flagship equality accreditation
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.