People Stop hiring for confidence, start hiring for capability The industry frequently filters out individuals who do not align with the standard leadership model, argues Michelle Carson.
People When the founder becomes the bottleneck: why construction leaders struggle to grow their business Many business owners haven’t built a company, they’ve built a system that relies on them, says Greg Wilkes. Growth depends on a shift in structure.
People Why construction needs to think differently about quality Reflecting on 50 years in construction, Dave Stitt explores why ‘quality’ should be the first item on the industry’s agenda.
News Kier names new sustainability director Kier Group has appointed Tracey Collins as its new sustainability director.
People From call centre to CIOB fellowship: an unconventional career path A traditional academic start is not the only route into a successful built environment career, writes Tracey Field FCIOB.
People Why construction leaders must plan without delusion For construction business owners, it’s crucial to start 2026 properly, not optimistically, writes Greg Wilkes.
People Laing O’Rourke recruits new chief people officer Laing O’Rourke has announced the appointment of Wayne Davies as chief people officer.
News Conlon Construction appoints new boss Conlon Construction has announced that chair Michael Conlon MCIOB will retire after more than 38 years at the Preston-based firm.
People Why construction SMEs rise and fall on behaviours Most SME owners think their biggest challenge is winning more work. Let’s be honest, the real challenge is leading people.
People Women in Leadership course champions ‘motivational intelligence’ Training provider Women in Construction: The Power Within Her has developed a new programme for women working in the built environment sector.
People Leadership strategies that win repeat work Strong leadership turns construction clients into long-term partners and builds a reputation for reliability and trust.
People Situational judgement: navigating ethical decision-making As a construction professional, do you always make the right choice when faced with a tricky situation? Get ready to test your ethical instincts.
People How to protect workers from winter burnout With year-end pressures mounting, many construction teams face increasing fatigue and stress. Read on for practical guidance for leaders on how to protect workforce wellbeing.
People Neurodiversity in construction: ‘stop putting people into boxes’ Andrew Kitley, co-founder of Kitall, tells CM People why construction employers need to rethink their hiring processes.
People Neurodiversity toolkit developed for construction leaders A free toolkit to help construction managers create neurodiverse teams has been launched.
People A playbook for skills, inclusion, leadership and wellbeing Focusing on price wars instead of people-first delivery could lead to short-term wins but long-term misery.
People Leadership initiative launched for women in construction Think Circle, The Coders Guild and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces to launch the Women in Leadership initiative.
People Beard invests in internal talent Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.