Category: People
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Women in Leadership course champions ‘motivational intelligence’
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Training provider Women in Construction: The Power Within Her has developed a new programme for women working in the built environment sector. The Women in Leadership programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge, mindset and tools required to progress into senior roles. The course uses ‘motivational intelligence’ to help women develop emotional agility, resilience…
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Seddon boss: male suicide rate ‘should stop all of us in our tracks’
Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction and trustee of Mates in Mind, is calling for the construction industry to address the stigma around men’s mental health. Commenting on International Men’s Day (19 November), Hodkinson said this year’s theme – supporting men and boys – is particularly relevant for the construction industry. “Construction is still a…
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FMB backs mental health consultation ahead of new guidance
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is joining forces with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to help shape a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) for the UK construction and building materials sectors. The CLC, supported by the University of Warwick, launched a consultation survey in September…
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Leadership strategies that win repeat work
A gap in leadership can cost you repeat clients. Image: Feng Yu | Dreamstime.com Strong leadership turns construction clients into long-term partners and builds a reputation for reliability and trust. You can deliver a flawless job, but if your leadership is missing, clients won’t come back. In construction, people follow people – not companies. When…
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Post-Grenfell cladding training developed through CITB pilot
The new programme focuses on the correct specification and installation of rainscreen cladding systems, fire performance measures including cavity barriers and interfaces, inspection and supervision procedures, legal duties and competence under the Building Safety Act regime, and practical on‑rig assessments to evidence competence. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Construction employers face training bottleneck, report shows
Capacity constraints are also affecting apprenticeships. The survey states that “the most affected area was construction, planning and the built environment, with nearly a third (32%) of colleges experiencing challenges” in delivering apprenticeship training because of staffing or space shortages. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CPA rolls out plant simulator to attract future talent
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The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has invested in a plant simulator to help attract young people to construction careers. The simulator, from Tenstar Simulation, allows users to get practical experience operating a range of equipment, including dumpers, excavators, telehandlers and tower cranes, using realistic controls and 3D motion. The simulator is housed in a bespoke…
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Kier Transportation marks social value milestone
Kier Transportation is celebrating its latest accreditation from Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM). As the first company to be awarded the Platinum level accreditation, Kier Transportation committed to a three-year process, which has seen it awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold accreditations consecutively. Achieving Platinum requires two years of evidence and is currently the highest independent…
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Illegal working in construction: expanding right to work checks
Ahead of proposed changes to the right to work scheme, construction employers have an opportunity to voice their concerns and challenges. The UK government is inviting businesses, trade unions and industry associations in the construction sector to provide their views on the upcoming extension of right work checks to businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hour workers. The…
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Situational judgement: Navigating ethical decision-making
As a construction professional, do you always make the right choice when faced with a tricky situation? Get ready to test your ethical instincts. Recently, I sat an exam – probably the hardest one I’ve ever taken – designed to test my situational judgement. It involved 78 real-life scenarios, each presenting four possible ‘what to…