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Newly launched UK infrastructure authority names chief executive

Ben Vogel — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:40:23 +0000

This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Becky Wood has been appointed chief executive of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to oversee delivery of the UK’s 10-year infrastructure strategy. Wood will join the agency in June from consultancy EY, where…

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British Standard for diverse PPE out for consultation

Ian Weinfass — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:45:10 +0000

There are just over two weeks left for the industry to help shape the design of a British Standard for inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE). The British Standards Institute (BSI) consultation on its new standard is seeking feedback on its current ideas. Katherine Evans, mining…

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Why Construction News is using AI to assist with our writing

Colin Marrs — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:05:06 +0000

Technology is changing. And so is Construction News. Our editorial team has been using artificial intelligence (AI) behind the scenes for some time now to summarise long reports and data as part of our research process, as well as produce some illustrations. But we have…

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A career in construction is within everyone’s reach

Contributor — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:49:48 +0000

Lesley Rowland is national sales director at Keyline Civils Specialist When we talk about women in construction, it can quickly become a conversation – not without good reason – about barriers. I want to give a little positivity to women considering a move into construction:…

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Staying resilient while navigating a career in construction

Contributor — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:57:12 +0000

Jacqueline Mars is health, safety and wellbeing advisor at BW: Workplace Experts I haven’t always worked in construction – I moved to the sector following time as a civil servant, safeguarding children. For several years I supported the education of teachers and parents about social…

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The importance of visibility for women in construction

Contributor — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:20 +0000

Poppy Whittle is a technical trainee at Keepmoat When I first stepped into the construction industry at just 16, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. It’s no secret that construction has long been a male-dominated field, and I wasn’t sure if I’d be working…

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Hope for change after ‘uncomfortable’ online sexism row

Charlotte Banks — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:31:14 +0000

An online backlash against “sexist messaging” at an industry event has led to positive pledges to tackle sexism in construction, diversity leaders have said. On The Tools faced criticism on social media over photos of two women in tight-fitting PPE-style outfits at its awards, which…

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What’s next for gender equality now Women into Construction has gone?

Contributor — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:26:21 +0000

Beth Bundonis is regional managing director for the East Midlands at Lovell Last month’s news of the closure of Women into Construction was met with understandable dismay across the sector. Over 16 years, the organisation championed gender equality in our industry. It leaves a massive…

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Brightest and best women in construction recognised in awards

Chris Smith — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:00:22 +0000

Women who define excellence across the construction industry have had their efforts recognised at a high-profile awards ceremony, supported by Construction News. The Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2024 saw 21 of the brightest and best win accolades for work as individuals and…

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Fit for the job? The PPE challenge for minority groups

Charlotte Banks — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:51:05 +0000

While the industry tries to improve women’s PPE, other minority groups’ needs remain overlooked It took several months for Leena Begum to even visit a construction site. The apprentice feared she would have to compromise her Muslim faith by wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE)…

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