Why the odds are stacked against the PM’s housebuilding plans
Fewer than 1% of officers on the frontline of housing delivery think the government’s target of 1.5 million new homes by 2029 is achievable, according to a recent survey. Andrew…
Job spotlight: project manager, Avove
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Katie Bolger, a project manager at utilities contractor Avove, tells CM People about her first year in the role and sets out how employers can…
The hidden strengths in construction’s female workforce
A recent survey from Holcim UK is shedding light on women’s experiences in construction and the opportunities for employers to unlock untapped leadership potential. Construction is an industry in continual evolution,…
‘Allyship shows up in actions, not statements’
Anna Rzepczynski, founder of We Build Too, outlines the action the construction industry must take to address gender inequality and create a fairer, more inclusive future for the entire workforce.…
Prostate cancer: know your risk and take a PSA test
When it comes to prostate cancer, a simple blood test could save your life, writes Peter Rowe FCIOB. I first worked on a construction site as an operative some 45…
McLaughlin & Harvey on what construction employers want
Alison Reilly, group HR director at McLaughlin & Harvey, discusses recruitment challenges, emerging roles and why AI can both help and hinder candidates. How do you assess whether a candidate…
‘Time for CIOB to challenge the status quo’
A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. How CIOB is reshaping the apprenticeship model As apprenticeship reform…
‘What are the legal risks on a stadium redevelopment?’
The latest contract clinic question comes from a contractor who has been invited to bid a football ground rebuild. Stephen McGuigan looks at the possible penalties Contractors can dream…
How do contractors innovate?
CM brought together several major contractors to find out how they evaluate and introduce innovative products and technologies. Will Mann chaired the discussion, organised in association with Geberit Image: Julie…
‘Shed specialist’ Winvic is getting into data centres: we asked how
Winvic Construction director Danny Cross tells CM how the company has been getting ready for this galloping market over the past 18 months. Winvic has spent the last quarter-century building…