People HS2 contractor boosts apprenticeship programme More than 1,800 apprentices have previously secured roles on the high-speed rail project
People Women into Home Building expands placement opportunities Fully-funded careers programme aims to help attract more women to the homebuilding sector
People NAW 2025: Apprenticeship starts must triple to meet construction demand New report highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the construction industry
People Government relaxes apprenticeship rules Greater flexibility on functional skills requirements and minimum length of apprenticeships is expected to increase new starts by 10,000 per year
People NAW 2025: McAlpine apprentices showcase construction careers Three Sir Robert McAlpine apprentices discuss their experience of joining the industry and working on the new London Museum project at the historic Smithfield Market
People Morgan Sindall leads construction skills programme for Essex schools Building a Lasting Legacy will bring together various stakeholders to help attract more young people to construction
People NAW 2025: CITB reveals impact of apprenticeship grants As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, the construction skills body is highlighting the support available for businesses and apprentices
People Call for SkillBuild 2025 competitors The multi-trade skills competition aims to showcase construction and the array of roles available in the industry
People Bricklaying event launched to showcase construction talent The inaugural Masonry Mentors 2025 event aims to help address bricklaying skills shortages
People ‘Bold new vision’ for CITB and ECITB as merger proposed Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model
People How RLB is spearheading digital upskilling Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) chief digital officer talks to CIOB People about a new initiative that is equipping the consultancy’s workforce with the latest data and digital skills
People Brickwork apprenticeship scheme secures funding boost The Lee Marley training academy aims to help support the next generation of skilled construction professionals
People Birmingham skyscraper project provides foundation for mentoring scheme Quantity surveying students will receive guidance from the firm constructing One Eastside, set to be Birmingham’s tallest building
People Sizewell C charter launched to boost local skills New charter includes a range of commitments to help address current and future workforce needs
People In pictures | Construction roles available in Antarctica Construction skills are in demand in one of the most remote places on Earth
People New skills hub set to drive green construction training in Cornwall The launch of the new training facilities will help to “serve the needs” of the local community
People Construction needs a ‘UCAS-style system’ for apprenticeships Making vocational courses easier to access could help supercharge apprenticeship starts
People In pictures | HS2 opens two-week skills bootcamp New initiative aims to get local residents ready for construction jobs in “record time”
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.