People Looking beyond the hard hat: what site life taught me about mental health Fin Topping, trainee quantity surveyor on the realities of site life and the importance of everyday conversations
People The value of apprenticeships for social mobility and regional growth is real. So what’s holding businesses back? Apprenticeships remain one of construction’s greatest drivers of social mobility, but current policy and economic structures are preventing employers from delivering them at scale.
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 Job spotlight: apprentice quantity surveyor, Seddon Finley Topping tells CM People that the experience gained through an apprenticeship far outweighs a full-time university course.
People Construction risks losing aspiring apprentices, Seddon warns Seddon’s latest apprenticeship hiring round was oversubscribed, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction.
People Seddon expands mental health support for its supply chain Contractor is joining forces with a UK mental health charity to improve support for subcontractors
People Construction must ‘come together’ to nurture sustainability skills Seddon’s Jake Dowling speaks to CIOB People about his role as head of decarbonisation and his commitment to driving sustainability 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 Seddon recruits record number of female apprentices New apprentices have kickstarted their careers with community projects across the North West
People Job spotlight: quantity surveyor, Seddon Nicole McKinley, assistant quantity surveyor at Seddon, discusses her career journey and the importance of diversity across the sector
People Building a sustainable future for women in construction 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
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
News Seddon and Kier among Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers Contractors Seddon and Kier are among the top 100 employers for apprentices in 2022, along with several major housebuilders, according to a new list.
The July/August 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.