Dean Averies, director of Beard’s Oxford office, reveals the best career advice he has ever received

Dr Graham Kelly, managing director at Okana (formerly BIM Academy), discusses how digital transformation and the pace of change in construction can help to attract the next generation of built environment professionals

Richard Burdett-Gardiner, director of applied digital services at Kier Group’s transportation division QuikSTATS, explains why digital technologies are quickly becoming the future for the built environment industry

Howel Morris, land regeneration director at Rodgers Leask, explains how gaining industry experience provides a solid foundation for career success in the built environment

Simon Parker, T Level lead for construction and engineering at South Essex College, shares his experience of how industry professionals can play a role in nurturing the next pipeline of talent

Mark Thompson, managing partner at Ryder Architecture, discusses empowering young people and delivering value in local communities

Christian Warden, engagement director for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme, discusses the importance of showcasing the breadth and diversity of careers in construction and engineering

Flexible careers will help to attract the talent of the future, according to BAM executive director Simon Finnie

Ken Smyth FCIOB, senior project manager at Maple Reinders Constructors in Canada, shares lessons learnt from his international career

Simon Jones, senior construction manager at Vale Southern Construction, discusses the value of learning from senior colleagues

Rob Cook, director of civils and infrastructure at Winvic, tells CIOB People why freeing yourself from a fear of failure is critical to success What attracted you to construction? My…