Tag: careers
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Is motherhood construction’s untapped leadership asset?
When women step away from work to have children, we often speak about what the industry loses. But we should also ask what it gains when they return. In construction, we’re facing a familiar challenge. The latest CITB Construction Workforce Outlook warns that we need an additional 240,000 workers by 2029. Yet the pipeline remains…
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Construction Skills Mission Board is a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’
Katrina Dowding, UK president and CEO of Skanska “Construction is a key driver for economic growth. Ensuring we have the right skills to support the diverse range of projects we deliver, that the industry is attractive and provides clear pathways from training to employment are key to meeting the government’s ambitions. “Delivery of new or…
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‘Armed Forces are an asset for construction’
In a week of celebration of our Armed Forces, it has never been more important to recognise the value veterans can bring to the construction industry. Armed Forces personnel are brilliant at accepting high levels of risk and responding more quickly, while protecting each other’s safety Angela Forbes, BuildForce View the original article and our…
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New construction skills body seeks 100,000 more workers a year
“Every year, over 100,000 people receive construction training. I want many more of them to forge lasting careers in the sector,” Balcon said. “This is why the partnership with DWP is so vital, as it helps ensure individuals are not just trained but truly prepared for careers in construction. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Job spotlight: apprentice quantity surveyor, Seddon
Finley Topping tells CM People that the experience gained through an apprenticeship far outweighs a full-time university course. Tell us about your role and your day-to-day responsibilities. I started my apprenticeship in August last year and jumped straight into a live project, which has been the best way to learn – from the ground up,…
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National Grid renews commitment to STEM careers programme
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National Grid and STEM Returners are joining forces for the third time to help more STEM professionals return to work after a career break. The new programme will see roles based across the country and is part of National Grid’s Accelerate social mobility initiative, which has already helped 10 people return to the workplace. The 12-week…
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‘Lack of flexibility’ is hampering construction skills agenda
With a target of 1.5 million new homes to be built during this parliamentary term, and with the recent Spending Review allocating money to infrastructure and transport improvements across the country, the construction sector requires a supply of skills and personnel that can accommodate such a volume of projects. View the original article and our…
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The 5% Club announces honorary role for outgoing Balfour Beatty chief
Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed life president of The 5% Club. Quinn founded the national charity in 2013 to drive skills development and combat youth unemployment. The 5% Club was established on the principle that businesses should aim for at least 5% of their workforce to be in ‘earn and…
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Job spotlight: Natalie Webb, social value manager, Ashe Construction
When I got the job, friends and family asked what social value was. When I explained that it is about the company operating with purpose and having a positive effect on society, not just focusing on the bottom line, they all said: “That’s brilliant, I didn’t know it was a thing!” View the original article…
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‘We need to educate young people about construction careers’
Attracting new talent into the construction industry was top of mind during the delivery of Belfast Grand Central Station for Translink. If government is to realise its ambition to ‘get Britain building’ and deliver on its hugely ambitious infrastructure targets, it needs to do more to fix the education system and attract young people into…