People Highways skills academy set to open for veterans A new skills academy offering fully-funded training programmes to military veterans is set to open at the Drayton highways depot in Oxfordshire.
People HS2 celebrates 2,000th apprentice milestone HS2 has exceeded its target of creating 2,000 apprenticeships on the high-speed rail project.
People FMB highlights the importance of mentoring in construction The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on construction firms to step up their mentoring efforts to help address skills gaps.
People Construction leaders warn of ‘weakening’ skills and apprenticeships Construction leaders have once again raised concerns over proposed changes to apprenticeships in England.
People How DWP is helping construction employers build a stronger future Through a collaborative approach to recruitment and upskilling, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is committed to helping construction employers meet the industry’s workforce demands.
People Call for employers to showcase construction careers Open Doors 2026 is open for bookings from people interested in learning more about construction careers and employers that are keen to attract new entrants.
Digital Construction Digital skills passports: building trust in construction’s most important asset – people Digital skills passports are a key part of construction’s digital transformation, building trust in the workforce’s skills. We can’t build a digital industry on analogue proof, says Causeway Technologies’ Paul Devlin.
People Beard trainees secure construction jobs Six students who have completed their placement year with Beard have been offered permanent jobs on completion of their studies.
Opinion Delivering on CIOB’s key themes CIOB policy chief Eddie Tuttle reflects on a busy 12 months across the built environment sector.
People Wates on what construction employers want James Saunders, chief people officer at Wates Group, tells CM People that the battle for the best talent in construction is stronger than ever.
Opinion ‘Instead of wanting modular workers, train apprentices the traditional way’ A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.
News ‘Best in class’: new CEO Victoria Hills on her ambition for CIOB It’s the start of a new era at CIOB as Victoria Hills takes over as CEO, joining from the Royal Town Planning Institute. She speaks to CM about her plans
People Construction’s skills narrative is misleading, says Birmingham college Construction employers must rethink the narrative around a ‘skills shortage’ and instead focus on stronger collaboration with training providers, according to South & City College, Birmingham.
People CITB calls for SkillBuild 2026 registrations The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) annual multi-trade skills competition is now open for registrations.
People How would earned settlement reforms impact construction? While the construction industry faces ongoing skills shortages, proposed changes to current settlement rules could add to the challenges employers must navigate.
People Could you help shape construction’s future workforce? Experience is one of construction’s most valuable resources, so passing it on is key to securing a skilled and resilient future workforce.
People CITB apologises for ‘short notice’ ahead of funding and grant cuts The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
People Job spotlight: technical apprentice, Berkeley Group Nylah Achampong explains what attracted her to an apprenticeship in the built environment and why she’s passionate about inspiring other young people.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.