The construction industry is embracing a more relaxed approach to dressing for work, but what are the benefits and challenges for employers?

The Mentoring the Next Generation Programme aims to break down barriers to women pursuing careers in construction

Dr Morwenna Fellows explains how her PhD research has uncovered the communication issues that arise on site when there is no shared first language

New partnership aims to help engineers get back to work after a career break

The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards celebrates inspirational women and allies across the industry 

Applications are open for the new Elas na AtkinsRéalis internship programme

Six built environment bodies joined forces to demonstrate a collective commitment to ‘Pride in the built environment’

CIOB has launched its first technical information sheet on diversity and inclusion

Gender diversity is the key to unlocking growth in the UK’s construction industry, but a collaborative effort is needed to support the recruitment and retention of women

Pride in London celebrations will take place this weekend across the capital 

Eve Livett, CEO of the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC), discusses her commitment to promoting diversity in construction and the importance of addressing misconceptions about women working in the industry

The Times has revealed its list of the UK’s best employers for gender quality, which includes five construction and engineering firms

As a signatory of the CIOB Diversity & Inclusion Charter, the University of Newcastle in Australia is helping the built environment sector address the challenges of today and tomorrow

Wates Group has extended its paternity leave entitlement, as well as a raft of other family leave policies  

Neela Ahmed, country manager at EstimateOne, shares her experience of discrimination in the workplace and how construction leaders can do more to attract and support the LGBTQ+ community

The Lucky Stars sculpture represents Mace’s commitment to Pride Month

Proposed reforms aim to help the sector attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds

A new corporate partnership will support personal development activities, workshops, mentoring and coaching for disadvantaged women and girls