People Hinkley Point C awarded for commitment to skilled workforce EDF Energy’s nuclear power project has been recognised for a commitment to training and developing skilled workers
Opinion ‘Digital tools can be the enabler of greater value’ A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media
People Just 15% of UK construction workers intend to delay retirement, survey finds Governments urged to incentivise employers to invest in healthcare and skills training, and recruit older workers
People CITB sets out skills priorities in new strategic plan The latest annual business plan aims to support construction’s skills pipeline
People Amey delivers social value through prison-based skills programme The Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling and Decent (CRED) programme aims to support prisoners’ long-term rehabilitation
People NHBC launches business graduate scheme The new business graduate programme, which starts in September 2024, is now open for applications
People NMITE showcases updated timber courses The Timber TED short courses aim to help construction professionals respond to the climate crisis
People Why construction courses need a revamp Equipping future construction professionals with the right skills and experience requires a new approach from academia and industry leaders
People Skills crisis: why collaboration is critical in challenging times A collaborative approach is needed to avert the looming skills crisis in engineering construction
People Enriching learning at Winvic Construction A new enrichment programme is pushing boundaries at Winvic Construction, providing benefits for the company, students and the local community
People £1.7m refurbishment set to create construction training facility New College Durham’s Promotion House is being transformed into a learning space to support construction skills
People Skills academy extended for trainee building inspectors The LABC Academy will welcome 30 new trainee building control surveyors
CIOB Community CIOB Academy Zones: hubs of industry expertise CIOB Academy Zones serve as hubs, offering industry professionals free access to information and resources on core areas of built environment work and the latest tools and techniques used in the construction industry today.
People Renewables careers lack appeal to new entrants, report shows Engineering and construction employers are struggling to attract workers to net zero roles, according to new research
People Lovell launches collaborative skills initiative The new programme aims to help address the national skills gap and champion the next generation of built environment professionals
People National Apprenticeship Week: Willmott Dixon turns spotlight on digital careers Two Willmott Dixon apprentices reveal what it is like to continue their studies while gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry
People Balancing work and study as an apprentice Alfie Leeson, cost management apprentice at Turner & Townsend, reveals why he’s relishing the opportunity to study while gaining hands-on work experience
People National Apprenticeship Week: Ashe showcases construction careers Two apprentices from Ashe Construction share their experiences of starting a career in the construction industry
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.