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With changes to CSCS cards expected to come into effect in 2024, it is unsurprising that the topic grabbed readers’ attention. But concerns around health and safety in construction and the ongoing debate around hybrid working also proved to be popular this year
- Will the upcoming CSCS changes widen the skills gap?
In 2019, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) announced that from January 2020 all cards issued under Industry Accreditation would expire at the end of 2024, with renewal no longer possible.
The changes could bring benefits and challenges for construction workers.
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- Why health and safety should be a value, not a priority
Aaron Hennessy, director at Douglas OHI and chair of the CIOB Oman hub, spoke to CIOB People about why the construction industry needs to bring health and safety “back to basics”.
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- What the future of hybrid working means for construction
Construction companies are still navigating the complexities and opportunities of hybrid working.
There is a delicate balance to be found between improving employee wellbeing, harnessing in-person benefits and ensuring productivity across businesses.
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- Ramadan: what it means for construction workers on site
As Islamic communities around the world prepared to observe the holy month of Ramadan, BAM’s Kabir Rasool and Ghufran Ullah discussed their experiences as Muslims in construction.
Read more here.
- Meet the construction influencers shaking up social media
Three of the UK’s most high-profile construction influencers spoke to CIOB People about their social media journeys – and how it can boost your career.
Read more here.
- Leadership traits: five rules for effective team management
When balancing the wide-ranging demands of day-to-day work, how can construction leaders build teams well – and keep them motivated?
Read more here.
- Why collaboration is more than a corporate buzzword
Cathy Travers, group managing director at Mott MacDonald, explains why collaborative project delivery should not be dismissed as “soft and fluffy”.
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- Women making it big in cranes
Three female crane operators share how they are helping to dispel the misconceptions about what women can achieve on site.
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- CIOB launches cross-industry building safety course
A new course from the CIOB Academy is equipping construction professionals with essential knowledge about the Building Safety Act 2022 to ensure they are aware of their own and other duty holders’ responsibilities.
Read more here.
- How ex-offenders are helping to close construction skills gaps
Training and employing ex-offenders is helping to unlock a pool of untapped talent for the construction industry – but it’s not without challenges.
Reab more here.
