CIOB Community Get in the zone with CIOB Academy CIOB Academy Zones is a new free resource for members. The first zone, Innovation, helps build knowledge of digital construction.
People Amey joins DWP employability scheme Amey is working with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver a sector-based work academy programme (SWAP). SWAPs provide people with the opportunity to learn new skills and…
People Three practical approaches for cognitive diversity Performance coach Dave Stitt looks at how to foster diversity of thought within your company
People Graham showcases young workforce New trainees and apprentices are joining Graham across a range of disciplines
People A new route for ACIOB and ICIOB members to become chartered Associated and incorporated CIOB members with relevant experience can become chartered through the APEL pathway
People Industry excellence: forging future construction leaders Cala Homes (Thames) construction director Stephen Bennett FCIOB tells CIOB People how the company’s Construction Academy of Excellence is helping champion aspiration and best in class delivery across its workforce
People Is heritage conservation in crisis? DBR’s Adrian Attwood discusses the importance of moulding a new generation of skilled craftspeople to protect heritage assets
People HS2 training scheme aims to attract women to construction HS2 is working with Women into Construction (WiC) to help more women in the Midlands launch a career in the construction sector. A new four-week bespoke training programme, which starts…
People Saving flint-working from extinction English Heritage has launched an £11m programme to save flint-working from extinction
People Plant training changes will boost ‘quality and consistency’, says CITB CITB is piloting changes across a series of construction plant training standards and grants
People Former CIOB president: We still need ‘water cooler’ moments Why the post-pandemic workplace, with fewer in-person interactions, will have a huge impact on the next generation of construction professionals
People Midlands contractor undertakes international skills exchange G F Tomlinson has partnered with an Austrian skills academy
People Civil engineering course launched to address skills shortage Four Scottish colleges are working in partnership to launch the CECA Scotland Academy Construction Operations NPA course
People Construction skills academy launched in Bristol Bristol City Council’s housing company, Goram Homes, has launched a skills academy to provide free training and support for people interested in construction careers. Based at its One Lockleaze development site…
People CIOB’s new online course addresses diversity and inclusion Free training course can be accessed via the Future Learn website and is available for members and the wider built environment sector
People Aston University launches new BIM course The new Building Information Modelling (BIM) Specialist course is aimed at professionals and graduates
People Willmott Dixon opens fourth drylining course for prisoners The new Drylining Academy is designed to help ex-offenders develop their skills and prepare for employment
People CITB overhauls health, safety and environment test The changes to CITB’s assessment of managers and professionals aim to reflect the evolving needs of today’s 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.