People & Careers
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Listen, understand and apply – three steps to a diverse and collaborative future
Infrastructure must constantly challenge itself to encourage and embrace ideas from a wide pool of talent if it is to meet the challenge of delivering the best infrastructure for the future, says Beth West. -
Video: The Future of Design - a recap of the recent IABSE young designers conference
The annual International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers design conference brought together a record number of young designers to hear inspirational speakers, take part in topical discussion and hear from the brightest talent in the industry. -
Osborne has set out the challenge - industry must deliver the skills
If Lord Adonis' new Infrastructure Commission is to deliver its promise, we need the skills to deliver priority infrastructure projects, says Paul Jackson. -
Who are the industry’s top bosses? ACE European CEO Awards shortlist announced
Finalists for the 2015 European CEO of the Year Awards have been revealed by ACE. Full list here. -
Career path: Charlene Baker - principal consultant at Temple Group
A working trip to New Zealand introduced planner Charlene Baker to large infrastructure projects and since she came back to the UK that has been her focus. -
Industry must take action on diversity and inclusion
We increasingly hear from all quarters that the skills shortages in engineering and related professions are creating huge problems. Sue Percy explains the challenge and suggests a more diverse workforce is the solution. -
National Infrastructure Plan for Skills outlines need for 100,000 new recruits by 2020
Delivering the £411bn NIP pipeline will only be possible with major refocus on recruitment and training across all sectors of infrastructure, says new Treasury report. -
New #notjustforboys careers campaign launched by Construction Youth Trust
Charity joins forces with CITB and its Go Construct campaign to provide young people with the resources needed to start a career in construction -
Year 7s show off their STEM skills
The first cohort of year 7 students at an academy focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths education showcased their determination to conquer the difficulties of engineering. -
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week needs you
Two years on from the Perkins review of engineering skills,the public is starting to appreciate engineers and young people might even want to join us when they enter the workforce. Paul Jackson explains