People Bricklaying skills programme launched for ex-offenders New training programme from the Association of Brickwork Contractors aims to help “break the cycle of reoffending”
People Local contractor delivers social value in Nottingham G F Tomlinson has transformed a disused space to help support vulnerable local residents
People Bouygues delivers Dragons’ Den-style skills event in Wales The 21st Century skills programme involved five local schools in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
People Pushing social value where PPN 06/20 falls short The term social value has been bandied around for many years. Following the publication of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/20, how can construction leaders go above and beyond with construction projects?
People Drax donates almost £1m to support STEM skills and community projects The Drax Foundation is helping to support STEM education and community initiatives in the UK and North America
People Winvic boosts social value through enrichment programme Walsall students have gained industry experience across three Winvic construction projects
People HS2 achieves inclusive environment certification CIC’s ‘Inclusive Environments Recognition’ certification is awarded to organisations that are following the Essential Principles Guide
Opinion Beyond bricks and mortar: how CIOB is giving back to society Measuring CIOB’s social value is an essential step to understanding the positive impact that the institute has on the communities it serves, writes Caroline Gumble.
People Morgan Sindall lays foundations for next generation of talent Morgan Sindall Construction is building on its partnership with Redbridge Community School and Construction Academy to encourage more students into construction careers
News CIOB quadruples social value The Chartered Institute of Building has published a new report highlighting the organisation’s own social value.
People CIOB quadruples social value impact The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a new report highlighting the organisation’s own social value. The findings show for every £1 invested, CIOB delivers £4.06 of social value…
People Think social value is too difficult? Well, think again Competing in the modern construction landscape requires businesses to rethink their approach to social value
People Morgan Sindall reveals plans to drive social value Morgan Sindall Construction and European Metal Recycling (EMR) have announced a new partnership which will benefit local causes
People Bouygues appoints head of social value Bouygues UK’s new head of social value will be responsible for operations in Wales and the South West
People Social value framework launched in Preston Preston City Council hopes to increase the value it delivers for local communities through its new Social Value Procurement Framework
People Construction’s social value exceeds £1bn Social Value Portal and Scape have released their 2023 social value survey findings
People Bouygues launches Pentre Awel work experience scheme Bouygues UK’s new work experience initiative is part of a major regeneration project in Wales
People Engineering leaders call for collaboration to drive social value Industry forum brings together firms across the sector to discuss challenges of delivering social value
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.