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 Builder Barbie ignites social media debate Debate on social media around women in construction has continued since the blockbuster movie Barbie hit cinemas in July
People Bouygues boosts paternity leave policy New fathers at Bouygues UK are being offered eight weeks of paternity leave
People Government proposes clampdown on gender-neutral toilets Proposed building regulations changes would mandate single-sex toilets in all new public buildings
News Building regs change demands single-sex toilets The government wants to introduce regulations to mandate separate male and female toilets in all new public buildings in England.
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
News Buro Happold’s new RNIB HQ first to adopt neurodiversity standard The new London headquarters of the RNIB is the first building in the UK to achieve the a new BSI neurodiversity standard, the charity said.
People CIOB president receives honorary doctorate Sandi Rhys Jones has been recognised for her commitment to promoting equality diversity and inclusion in construction
News University of Westminster awards CIOB president honorary doctorate The University of Westminster has awarded an honorary doctorate to the president of the CIOB for her work promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.
People STEM ‘returners’ programme calls for applications The STEM ReCharge programme has opened applications for a new cohort of returners
People Inclusion and diversity hub welcomes new industry partners The Building People network includes more than 60 organisations
People CITB calls for innovators to capitalise on £500k funding CITB is offering up to £500,000 per proposal to help industry leaders tackle the challenges facing the construction workforce
People CIOB’s new online course addresses diversity and inclusion Free training course can be accessed via the Future Learn website and is available for members and the wider built environment sector
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.