Construction careers campaign could help tackle rising youth unemployment, says CIOB

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a national campaign promoting construction careers after a major review warned that the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) could continue to rise. The post Construction careers campaign could help tackle rising youth unemployment, says CIOB appeared first on Construction Management.

Construction leaders must ‘walk in the shoes’ of their workforce

Nicola Hodkinson, recently appointed chair of mental health organisation Mates in Mind, discusses why improving wellbeing in construction starts with understanding the day-to-day reality of working in the industry. The post Construction leaders must ‘walk in the shoes’ of their workforce appeared first on Construction Management.

Construction faces demand for more than a million workers by 2035

Construction will require more than a million additional workers by 2035 if it is to meet government housing and infrastructure ambitions. The post Construction faces demand for more than a million workers by 2035 appeared first on Construction Management.

Construction Logo: The Ultimate Design Guide for 2026

The post Construction Logo: The Ultimate Design Guide for 2026 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A construction logo is a strategic visual anchor for building and trade businesses, serving as a 'trust mark' across high-impact physical assets. Beyond simple identification, it utilizes industry-specific motifs—like negative space saw blades or geometric timber rings—to signal specialized expertise. These marks...

Construction safety footwear: beating the heat

Clair Weston on how to make safety footwear more comfortable for those working in construction during hot weather. The post Construction safety footwear: beating the heat appeared first on Construction Management.