People BWF CEO: We are united against ‘dumbing down’ of apprenticeships Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), tells CM People why industry leaders are coming together in response to the government’s proposed apprenticeship reforms.
People Modern hiring: closing the construction skills gap Competency-led, modernised recruitment and selection practices are key to solving construction’s skills crisis.
People Lendlease celebrates award for green skills commitment Lendlease has been recognised for its collaboration with Our Newham Learning and Skills which has helped to support local skills and employment.
People TICA raises fresh concerns over skills reforms The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has warned that government skills reforms risk weakening training provision for specialist trades in the construction industry.
Digital Construction The Future of Digital Construction Report 2025 A new study looks at the key issues that will shape digital construction in the coming years, in partnership with Digital Construction Week and MCS Rental Software. Justin Stanton analysed…
People Construction apprenticeship: ‘No better way to start my career’ Following a recent development day to kickstart new careers at Ashe Construction, three apprentices tell CM People what they have gained so far and share their plans for the future.
People Industry rallies behind new infrastructure skills plan A new action plan has been unveiled to address infrastructure and construction skills needs.
People Engineering workshop helps Liverpool residents return to work A workshop focused on encouraging an interest in civil engineering among the long-term unemployed was recently hosted by RSK Group’s engineering and construction firm SCP.
People Adult learner scheme launched to upskill existing workforce A new training scheme for adult learners in the north of England is helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in the engineering construction industry.
Partner Content How One Consulting Group helps public clients unlock the potential of their estates One Consulting Group (OCG) has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored property solutions to public organisations.
People Construction coalition slams proposed apprenticeship reforms A broad coalition of construction organisations has written to the prime minister, warning that proposed apprentice reforms pose a serious threat to competence and safety across the workforce.
People Government’s skills report signals reform for construction training A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction.
People Thames Water opens new apprenticeship training hub Thames Water is partnering with Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) to open a new apprenticeship training facility.
People West Midlands mayor commits £75m to boost construction skills West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million construction skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years.
People Improving learning accessibility in the CIOB Academy The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression.
People Job spotlight: HR director, Edge What does it take to stay ahead in a competitive field? Charlotte Hayes tells CM People how she maintains the edge in her role.
People Construction training provider opens new skills centre The Skills Centre has opened a new facility in Essex to deliver construction training and boost employment in the area.
People Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills.
The September/October 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Our latest salary survey shows employers will need to offer more than competitive pay to keep people satisfied