People In pictures | Construction roles available in Antarctica Construction skills are in demand in one of the most remote places on Earth
People Hiring challenges are hindering efforts to bridge skills gaps Findings from the latest ECITB Workforce Census reinforces the scale of the recruitment challenge facing the industry
News Introducing CIOBJobs… your new career starts here The CIOB jobs board has relaunched with hundreds of global construction management jobs listed each week and exclusive benefits for CIOB members.
People Gilbert-Ash showcases its projects and the people behind them Campaign urges commuters to ‘make your mark’ in the construction industry
People The future of hybrid working in construction Proposed changes to employment rights could make flexible working a “default” for employees
People Rise in illegal construction workers: what’s the solution? Illegal labour cannot be accepted – as is currently proving to be the case in some quarters
People Increase in NEETs is ‘a huge opportunity’ for construction The number of NEET young people in the UK could be key to tackling construction’s skills crisis, according to the CITB
People Skills shortage: is international hiring right for your firm? Construction employers must consider complex immigration rules before recruiting skilled professionals from the international talent pool
People Nearly 70% of UK adults avoid construction careers Call for industry leaders to help change the perception of jobs in construction
People CITB calls for construction firms to recruit more apprentices Despite increased demand for apprenticeship grants, construction employers are being encouraged to improve the recruitment and retention of apprentices
People Inclusive recruitment: it’s time for employers to ‘step up’ Leading academic Dr Florence Phua shares with CIOB People new research that underscores construction’s recruitment challenges
People Construction SMEs: scaling up the workforce Major contract wins can bring a unique set of challenges for employers and HR leaders as they scale up their workforce.
People Gilbert-Ash launches campaign to celebrate top talent Make Your Mark initiative seeks to attract the construction industry’s finest
People Tilbury Douglas CEO: ‘I welcome Labour’s plan to break down barriers to opportunity’ As the UK ushers in a new government, the construction industry has an important role to play by creating fulfilling career opportunities for all
People Three steps to shift negative perceptions of construction apprenticeships Showcasing the breadth of opportunities available across the construction industry is key to attracting and retaining talent through apprenticeship programmes
People ‘Small but significant’ rise in women leaving engineering New data shows a spike in the number of women aged 35-44 leaving engineering
People How to be an inclusive employer Six key questions to determine whether your business is really inclusive – and what to do if it’s not
People Government campaign launched to tackle recruitment challenges The government has unveiled a nationwide campaign to link British jobseekers with employers
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.