Bruce Johnson MCIOB, construction director at Whitson Construction, shares his experiences of climbing the career ladder and explains why diversity must start at the top

With one in four construction workers identifying as neurodiverse, businesses must take action to ensure everyone thrives at work

Past president Charles Egbu delivered the keynote speech for CIOB’s EDI conference, Challenging the Status Quo

Work on a new skills facility for Camden adjacent to the HS2 Euston site has been completed

Establishing robust bullying and harassment policies can help foster an inclusive work environment and avoid costly discrimination claims

CIC’s ‘Inclusive Environments Recognition’ certification is awarded to organisations that are following the Essential Principles Guide

CIOB is holding its EDI conference, Challenging the Status Quo, on 28 November

Retaining older and more experienced employees has long been a challenge for the construction sector and, post-pandemic, increased early retirement is exacerbating the issue

The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has elected Katherine Critchley as its 55th president

Managing employees’ philosophical and, at times, conflicting beliefs can be a complex challenge that requires business leaders to have a robust understanding of the legal framework

Construction companies are still navigating the complexities and opportunities of hybrid working

Forbes’ annual World’s Best Employers list aims to identify companies that offer an exciting and positive work environment  

To mark Black History Month, two professionals from Gleeds share their experience of being an ethnic minority in the construction industry

Dyslexia Awareness Month offers an opportunity for organisations to learn more about how they can better support people with dyslexia

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools almost exclusively depict tradespeople such as builders, electricians and plumbers as men, according to new research

By the end of 2026, Mace expects more than 25% of senior-level colleagues to be women

Mott MacDonald is partnering with STEM Returners to support professionals who want to return to the industry

Creating a workforce that reflects the UK population is a long-term ambition for the company