People Graham launches careers programme to boost gender diversity ConstructHER programme is now open for applications from female high school students in Glasgow
People CITB seeks employers’ views on levy proposals for 2026-29 Feedback from employers will help to shape the next three-year Levy Order
People Morgan Sindall launches skills hub in Accrington The latest Knowledge Quad has been launched to support local construction skills and boost employment
People London Construction Academy is paving the way for the next generation As the London Construction Academy marks its 10th anniversary, industry leaders can help to support its future and engage potential talent across the capital
People Survey highlights lack of skilled electrical apprentices The Building Engineering Business Survey shows “applicants are not as skilled as they think they are”
People How to support financial wellbeing in the workplace What was your route into the world of financial wellbeing? Justine Piercy (JP): My background is in banking and finance. I worked for a major high-street bank for 26 years,…
People HBF opens applications for Women into Home Building initiative The launch of the programme to improve gender diversity in home building comes just days after the closure of Women into Construction
People What can construction learn from the rail sector? Construction can draw valuable lessons from adjacent sectors such as rail and highways when it comes to workforce management
People Morgan Sindall skills programme returns to Salford Morgan Sindall Construction is bringing its Knowledge Quad back to Salford as part of the residential scheme it is delivering for developer English Cities Fund (ECF). The Knowledge Quad is a multi-purpose…
People Persimmon unveils new cohort of construction apprentices Homebuilder has committed to “improving the diversity” of its apprentices
People Retrofit summit highlights concerns over skills shortage Contractors and consultants from across the construction industry convened at a recent summit to address retrofit skills gaps
People CITB reveals plans for levy consultation Construction Industry Training Board announces industry-wide consultation over its levy proposals for 2026-29
People ABC celebrates construction students’ success The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) is hosting a series of certificate ceremonies to celebrate students who have completed its training programmes
People 21CC podcast: understanding sustainable construction plant Adequate training and plant management are key to reducing operational carbon emissions, veteran plant journalist Peter Haddock tells this month’s episode of the 21CC podcast
People National Construction College welcomes improved Ofsted report Training college has “embarked on a journey of improvement and development”
People Calling built environment employers: it’s time for PlanBEE Peter Barker, partner at Ryder Architecture, explains how the PlanBEE programme is disrupting the traditional approach to apprenticeships
People West Midlands mayor unveils skills plan New plan to address youth unemployment in the West Midlands comes amid predictions that 35,600 additional construction workers will be needed in the region by 2028
People Age should not be a barrier to lifelong learning, say industry experts Employers must do more to promote apprenticeships and professional development opportunities for more experienced candidates
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.