Digital Construction Cementation Skanska plant spots people Cementation Skanska is mandating the installation of AI-backed human form recognition cameras on its fleet of large diameter piling rigs and cranes after a successful trial.
People Neurodiversity in the workplace: your vibe attracts your tribe Embracing neurological differences is vital for the construction industry to create a truly diverse workforce
People Empowering women in construction Attracting women to the construction industry – and retaining them – is the focus for a team of academics in Australia who are committed to driving cultural change
People How to deliver breastfeeding initiatives in construction As construction companies seek to become more inclusive, setting industry standards to create safe spaces for breastfeeding mothers has never been more important
People #PPEthatfits is ‘more than a gender issue’, says CIOB president CIOB and BSI have joined forces to help address inequalities in the provision of PPE
People #PPEthatfits: the importance of inclusive PPE webinar CIOB is joining forces with NAWIC North West and NAWIC Yorkshire to highlight the impact of ill-fitting PPE
People Five ways to ensure female representation is not a box-ticking exercise There have been strides towards greater gender equality, but the construction industry is still facing an underrepresentation of women
People #PPEthatfits: MP welcomes CIOB campaign to improve inclusivity Ministers have been urged to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is “designed with the female anatomy in mind”
People Greatest woman builder revealed To mark International Women’s Day, Barbara Jones has been voted as the most inspirational woman builder by readers of CIOB’s editorial titles
People International Women’s Day: inspiring inclusion in the workplace Joanna Kuzelewska shares her view of how inclusivity in construction has improved, and why there’s more work to be done
People UK’s first female rig driver lands HS2 role Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver
People Making sites work for women Ahead of International Women’s Day, former site engineer Kristina Smith asks four female industry professionals how construction sites can be more welcoming to women
People CIOB head of EDI: we need a ‘meritocratic approach to employment’ CIOB’s Mark Harrison reflects on his first three years as head of EDI and sets out his mission for 2024 and beyond
People Creating an ‘emotionally literate space’ for women in business As International Women’s Day approaches, CIOB People speaks to the founders of The Broad Room about the importance of allies who both champion and challenge each other
People The greatest women builders of all time: have your say Ahead of International Women’s Day, CIOB is showcasing some of the world’s most inspirational women builders
People Barriers begin at birth, leading women in construction say The barriers to women entering the construction industry begin at birth, veteran women in construction told a webinar last week
People Firms must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for menopausal employees Employers could face legal action if they fail to adequately support workers experiencing menopause symptoms
People Turning adversity into action on diversity The latest edition of the 21CC Podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is now available
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