Tag: talent
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Rising Stars Program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Build Next Generation of Skilled Talent
The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit focused on closing the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults to construction careers, has formed a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) to launch Trade Trailblazers—an eight-week summer internship and career exploration program designed to introduce Boston teens to the skilled trades. Launching…
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Why London’s new Inclusive Talent Strategy is so important
Aerial view of London skyline. Image: Bjorn Hovdal | Dreamstime.com Future-proofing the workforce is fundamental to tackling the challenges facing the regeneration sector and the wider construction industry. The regeneration sector is facing two major challenges. First, it needs to decarbonise; second, tens of thousands of properties are due for refurbishment, to ensure they continue…
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Costain begins talent search for early careers programme
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Costain has launched its early careers application process for 2026. The company is recruiting for graduates, apprenticeships, internships and university placements. Up to 170 positions will be available in a variety of disciplines, including civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, quantity surveying, finance, data development, digital development and project management. Costain’s recruitment drive follows a…
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Boost talent with technology to meet nuclear demands
In the end, AtkinsRéalis was so impressed with the best solutions developed during the hackathon that it doubled the number of job roles to 10. The winners are now bringing their hackathon-winning entries to the real world. “It was very much a mix of capabilities: we had data scientists, we had gamers, we had technologists,…
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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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HS2 contractor invests in local talent
The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays. Now in its fourth year, the eight-week ‘earn and learn’ programme forms part of a wider drive to retain local talent by giving students an insight into future career opportunities in their community. The summer scheme is…
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Don’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent
Kevin French is CEO of Scarborough, Maine-based construction management firm Landry/French Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. One of the most impactful decisions a business leader can make is choosing who they surround themselves with. During my career, I’ve learned that high-performing individuals — those who love what they do and consistently act in the…
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Beard invests in internal talent
Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development. The training programme, Skills to Build, is designed to ensure Beard’s 350 employees across Swindon, Bristol, Guildford, Oxford, and Southampton have the technical expertise needed to deliver increasingly complex building projects. The programme is structured around three pillars: Virtual technical team – an…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…