Category: People
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The path to advanced influencing for construction leaders
Successful leadership requires an understanding of the relationship between ‘Be’, ‘Do’ and ‘Have’. I have been in the construction industry for nearly 50 years, the past 25 as a leadership team coach. I am a student of leadership. I study leaders as they go about getting things done through their people and I read lots…
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Masonry supplier commits funding for bricklayer training
Grayson has announced an investment of £15,000 to help support Site Ready Solutions’ Bricklaying Pre-Apprenticeship Programme. The initial investment will help to scale the training programme, enabling more young people to access bricklaying training. Site Ready Solutions brings together employers, training centres, trade bodies and local stakeholders to remove barriers to entry, streamline the onboarding process…
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Thames Water launches return to work programme
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Thames Water has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help more professionals return to work after a career break. The water company will host a returners programme at its sites in Reading and Hampton, near Richmond, where roles will include modelling and insights specialists and engineers. The 12-week, paid programme provides candidates with work experience…
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Screwfix apprentices reach major milestone
Screwfix is celebrating the graduation of 347 colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships in areas across the business. With more than 200 apprentices coming together in person, this year’s graduation has been Screwfix’s biggest celebration yet. Since the launch of the apprenticeship programme in 2018, Screwfix has supported more than 1,400 colleagues in their career…
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Builders’ merchant trials reduced hours to boost staff wellbeing
Family-owned Roofing & Building Supply Co. has committed to improving staff wellbeing by investing in workspaces and reducing the working week to 4.5 days. Staff at the Edinburgh-based company now finish at midday on Fridays, giving them more time to spend away from work. Reduced working hours have been trialled for a few months and…
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UK’s top apprenticeship employers celebrated
Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their commitment to apprenticeships. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings for 2025 showcase apprenticeship programmes across various sectors, including construction and engineering. These leading apprenticeship employers, including Balfour Beatty and Kier, have been recognised for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes, the…
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How to support good mental health in construction site teams
At CCS, we take mental health seriously. It is a core element of our Code of Considerate Practice, particularly the ‘Value their Workforce’ section, which focuses on wellbeing and stress. We help identify gaps, offer resources, and promote best practices to build stronger support systems across the industry. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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How to support good mental health in construction site teams
At CCS, we take mental health seriously. It is a core element of our Code of Considerate Practice, particularly the ‘Value their Workforce’ section, which focuses on wellbeing and stress. We help identify gaps, offer resources, and promote best practices to build stronger support systems across the industry. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Preston City Council signs up to construction skills framework
Councillor Valerie Wise, cabinet member for community wealth building at Preston Council, added: “By embedding the National Skills Academy for Construction benchmarks into our planning process, applicants are not only building homes and employment units but creating real opportunities for skills, employment, and community benefit.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Women in leadership: construction still has work to do
Progress remains slow when it comes to creating a clear pathway for women into management and leadership in construction. The construction industry is evolving. With ongoing labour shortages, stricter compliance requirements and growing client expectations, the sector needs more capable leaders than ever before. Yet one of its greatest assets remains consistently underused: women in…