People Wates reports progress on inclusion and diversity Having launched its diversity and inclusion strategy five years ago, Wates is revealing the positive impact across the business
People Job spotlight: construction graduate trainee, Bellway Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of Bellway’s graduate programme. After taking a year out of her architecture degree course to have her son, the young mum is no stranger to balancing the demands of work and home life
People Mott MacDonald relaunches return-to-work programme The 2025 returners programme aims to support STEM professionals back to work after a career break
People How to deliver ‘healthy’ buildings Buro Happold experts join the 21CC podcast to delve into the role the built environment can play in supporting positive metal health and wellbeing
People ‘Construction can be intimidating if you don’t fit certain stereotypes’ Jessica Loney tells CIOB People that showcasing equality, diversity and inclusion in construction is crucial to help address misconceptions about the industry
People Women in Property appoints new South Wales chair Bouygues UK’s head of social value takes on new role
People Women in Construction Week is over, but what happens now? The industry has made significant progress, but there’s more work to be done to achieve true gender equality
People Attract younger employees with flexible working, CIOB survey shows Survey findings reveal top influences on career choices, as well as what young people look for from potential employers
Opinion Five tips to help construction recruit and retain women Nicola Ihnatowicz shares steps to help companies in the built environment make their workplaces more inclusive to women.
People Willmott Dixon champions gender diversity in skilled trades Contractor has committed to increasing female representation in trade roles
People Two-thirds more women starting apprenticeships, study shows Report reveals the number of women starting and completing apprenticeships has surged in recent years
People ‘You can run a family and be a quantity surveyor’ Balancing a busy career and family life is possible with the right support from your employer, says project surveyor Billie Kelleher
People Infrastructure leaders unveil diversity charter New infrastructure charter aims to unlock diversity and help address the skills gap
People Why inclusion is essential for the future of construction Amos Simbo tells CIOB People what his OBE means to him – and why inclusivity is the key to progress in construction
People Women into Home Building expands placement opportunities Fully-funded careers programme aims to help attract more women to the homebuilding sector
People NAW 2025: Will reforms remove barriers to apprenticeships? Following the recent government announcement, can changes to apprenticeship rules really make a difference for construction employers?
People BSI announces public consultation for inclusive PPE standard Call for feedback on draft standard that aims to improve the provision of PPE across all sectors, including the built environment
People ‘Coming into construction has been lifesaving’ Former apprentice Yasmin Struthers-Frost details the personal adversities that have helped shape her professional strengths
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