As employers face growing pressure to upskill staff, improve productivity and attract new talent into the industry, Kate Burns says the sector’s training infrastructure needs to keep pace. Training works…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reviewed the latest international scientific, technical and workplace evidence on the asbestos control limit. The review followed HSE’s published workplace exposure level-setting process.…
How the new political landscape could shape the built environment. On 7th May, 2026, Wales went to the polls for the Welsh Parliament election. Polling throughout the election period suggested…
Ensuring mental health is on par with regular on-site safety. Construction has made significant strides in improving physical safety over the past few decades. Yet when it comes to mental…
What the 2026 elections reveal about Westminster and the built environment The May 7th elections across England, Scotland and Wales may ultimately be remembered as one of the clearest signs…
The role of a modern tradesperson has expanded well beyond the tools. Lauren Hickling reports on the pressures that are changing the reality for trades. When pressures increase across the…
There is something powerful about what we can achieve when we come together as a profession. In construction, we are used to building things side by side. But this time,…
A recent documentary posed a controversial question: "Can you name anything that a woman has built in plain sight?". This question sparked important conversations about the role of women in…
CIOB Aspire is providing resources to promote careers in construction. After launching last year, CIOB Aspire has established itself as a practical, industry-led response to one of construction’s most persistent…
One of the most striking things about the Australian construction industry is its confidence.There is a clear sense of ambition, and just as importantly, a recognition that construction professionals play…