People ECITB launches e-learning course to boost net zero skills New online course aims to enhance the engineering construction industry’s readiness for net zero
People Degree apprenticeships announced to support Welsh construction Industry welcomes launch of fully-funded degree apprenticeship programmes in Wales
People CIOB calls for new government to address construction skills shortage Labour is being asked for clarity, stability, and vision by the construction industry
News Construction needs clarity, stability, and vision from Labour, says sector CIOB has welcomed the new Labour government and called for stability for the construction sector.
Opinion SMEs need to be winners in the election SMEs are the lifeblood of our economy – they should be at the heart of public sector, argues Clive Feeney.
People CITB-approved training for bricklayers launched New course aims to address a “significant gap” in available training for bricklayers
News Five health and safety priorities for the next government The Association for Project Safety has launched an election manifesto with five key demands, describing them as “essential life savers”.
People Lack of green skills threatens net-zero goals Highly sought green-collar jobs are reaching annual salaries of more than £134,000 – but the UK is struggling to fill specialist roles
News Green-collar salaries soar, but lack of talent threatens net zero Highly sought green-collar jobs are reaching annual salaries of over £134,000 – but the UK is struggling to fill specialist roles.
People Bouygues targets local job seekers for Tewkesbury project Contractor Bouygues UK is working with Gloucester and Tewkesbury Job Centres to provide education and employment opportunities
People Next government urged to prioritise workforce planning and skills New policy recommendations are focused on helping to address skills shortages in engineering and technology
People Timber course launched to champion sustainability skills The Woodland to Workshop course aims to raise awareness of sustainable timber practices
People New report calls for unified approach to EDI in the built environment Proposed reforms aim to help the sector attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds
People Raising the quality bar in nuclear construction Paul Hampton from the University of Wolverhampton tells Nicky Roger about his work to improve nuclear quality control management.
People McAleer & Rushe partners charity to empower women and girls A new corporate partnership will support personal development activities, workshops, mentoring and coaching for disadvantaged women and girls
People Tier 1 contractors call for new ‘flexible skills levy’ Ahead of the 4 July general election, the UK’s largest contractors have published a series of recommendations for the next government
News Tier one contractors launch recommendations for next government Twelve of the UK’s biggest contractors have published a series of recommendations for the next government ahead of the 4 July general election.
People Work placements get under way on Graham’s SEND programme Six pupils are participating in a seven-week pilot scheme to gain experience of different construction roles
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.