Empowering Women In Construction
Celebrating women breaking barriers and building the future of construction.
"We need more women to join our industry."
Monica Paul, Senior Social Value Manager at Morgan Sindall, is passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation.
Young Girls Take on Construction for the First Time!
Getting young girls into construction is about nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence so they can think, “Yes, I can be a part of that!” ✨
At Foundations Live 2025, these young participants got hands-on with construction for the very first time, already challenging stereotypes and showing that the industry is for everyone, especially girls!
Hands-On, Hard Hats On: Inside the SAY Workshop
It’s about feeling empowered to make an impact!
Meet CCS Monitor Jo Rieny!
It’s the people, the passion, and the social value that make construction so rewarding!
The Programme Creating the Next Generation of Female Builders
We joined Gallaway Construction for their Construction for Women programme at Bolton College, where young women are discovering the creativity, opportunities, and career paths construction has to offer.
From Work Experience & Mentorship: Ella’s Story in Construction
"The mentors along the way have boosted my confidence and inspired me to help other women in the industry.”
Meet Ella Davis, Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Gallaway Construction.
Construction Apprentices: Stories, Pathways & Opportunities
Whether you're curious about apprenticeships, considering a career in construction, or looking for inspiration, these videos ...
Giving Young People a Voice in the Future of Crystal Palace 🏗️
If we’re designing places for the next generation, the next generation needs a seat at the table.
Construction Youth Trust at Crystal Palace National Sport Centre
🏟️ Inspiring young people to see the bigger picture behind construction.
Open Doors Week at Great Ormond Street Hospital
“It’s a legacy project - one that will bring so much to so many.”
During our Open Doors Week visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital, John Sisk & Son welcomed students onto site to showcase the Children’s Cancer Centre project.
Open Doors Week at the Institute of Neurology
“A landmark building where people are finding solutions for the future.”
As part of Open Doors Week, Mace welcomed learners from Construction Skills People onto the Institute of Neurology site.
Hands-On, Hard Hats On: Inside the SAY Workshop
It’s about feeling empowered to make an impact!
Ruby Williams on the Future of Construction | Foundations Live 2025
Meet Ruby Williams, an apprentice marketing executive at Hobson & Porter, sharing her passion for construction and the opportunities apprenticeships create.
Apprentice Leon Lockwood on Engineering Pathways into Construction
Meet Leon Lochwood, an apprentice at Wienerberger Broomfleet, who shares how his apprenticeship launched his career in construction.
What It’s Like to Be an Apprentice Site Manager: Here’s Rami
Meet Rami Alshaar, an apprentice site manager at Gallaway Construction.
From Local Resident to Construction Apprentice | Meet Callum
Meet Callum, Apprentice Floor Screeder at Morgan Sindall Construction!
Inside a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship: Oliver’s Story
Here's Oliver Rhodes, a civil engineering apprentice at BAM Nuttall, working on The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project.
From Classroom to Construction Site: Julie’s Apprenticeship Journey
Meet Julie Clare, Social Value Coordinator at BAM Nuttall, working on The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project and completing an apprenticeship alongside her role.
Meet the Future of Green Construction at Canvey Island
At Team2100’s Canvey Island project, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a mission led by passionate apprentices like Alex Butler.
Latest Videos
The latest videos to the CCS Youtube Channel.
Giving Young People a Voice in the Future of Crystal Palace 🏗️
If we’re designing places for the next generation, the next generation needs a seat at the table.
Building for a Lower-Carbon Future | Gilbert-Ash’s Clerys Quarter Project 🌱
🌱 Building new means thinking carefully about the impact you leave behind.
How Gilbert-Ash Is Building in One of Dublin’s Most Historic Locations
🏗️ How do you deliver a major development in one of Dublin's busiest and most historic locations?
Celebrating Topping Out at One North Quay | Canary Wharf Contractors
🙌 Progress is worth celebrating, especially with the people who made it happen.
Inside Network Building W1: Building Sustainably in Central London
🏗️ Network Building W1 is bringing a high-end, sustainable commercial building to one of central London’s most constrained sites.
Building a Premier Inn in Dublin | Gilbert-Ash's Twilfit House Project
Every construction project faces challenges.
Marks & Spencer & GRAHAM Give Back to Weymouth Beach
🌊 Looking after the places we work is just as important as the projects we deliver.
How Salisbury Square Raised Thousands for Charity | Mace Construct
We recently visited Mace Construct’s Salisbury Square site, one of our NSA 2026 Most Considerate Ultra Site winners, to capture social value in action on one of the UK’s standout projects.
The CCS National Site Awards 2026
Happihub UK Workshop
Who said wellbeing workshops have to be boring?
Construction Youth Trust at Crystal Palace National Sport Centre
🏟️ Inspiring young people to see the bigger picture behind construction.
Open Doors Week at Great Ormond Street Hospital
“It’s a legacy project - one that will bring so much to so many.”
During our Open Doors Week visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital, John Sisk & Son welcomed students onto site to showcase the Children’s Cancer Centre project.
Open Doors Week at the Institute of Neurology
“A landmark building where people are finding solutions for the future.”
As part of Open Doors Week, Mace welcomed learners from Construction Skills People onto the Institute of Neurology site.
"We need more women to join our industry."
Monica Paul, Senior Social Value Manager at Morgan Sindall, is passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation.
Young Girls Take on Construction for the First Time!
Getting young girls into construction is about nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence so they can think, “Yes, I can be a part of that!” ✨
At Foundations Live 2025, these young participants got hands-on with construction for the very first time, already challenging stereotypes and showing that the industry is for everyone, especially girls!
Hands-On, Hard Hats On: Inside the SAY Workshop
It’s about feeling empowered to make an impact!
Community-Led Regeneration at Tustin Estate | Bouygues UK
🏗️ Regeneration led by the community, for the community.
Building a School Designed for the Next Generation | St Paul’s Junior School
Gilbert-Ash are creating a space where the next generation can truly thrive.
Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health
💙 Breaking the stigma starts with real conversations.
How Volkerstevin Is Boosting Flood Resilience and Biodiversity
🌊 Protecting communities with resilient, future-ready flood defences
We visited the VolkerStevin’s Rother Tidal Walls East project - the final 6.5km stretch of the wider flood-protection strategy being delivered on behalf of the Environment Agency.
The CCS Grand Gala 2025!
🎬 The CCS Grand Gala 2025 on film - 400+ of construction’s finest, 29
awards, 12 categories, 1 incredible night.
Future Careers Start Here | GMI Construction x Bescott Hall School
Building skills, confidence, and future careers - one brick at a time.
1,000 Young People Explore Construction Careers at Foundations Live 2025
Inspiring the next generation starts here…
We were delighted to attend Foundations Live, an incredible initiative by Hobson & Porter, where we met over 1,000 young people - each discovering the exciting, creative, and hands-on careers that construction has to offer.
Transforming Rail in the North with TRU West Alliance
Building a railway for the people of the North, by the people of the North.
People. Planet. Purpose. The Story of VolkerStevin's Star Inn Gates
Protecting communities, wildlife and farmland - the Star Inn Gates project by VolkerStevin is a powerful example of engineering that safeguards both people and the planet.
This Tech Could Save Lives on Site | Overbury’s Use of EQSS Overwatch
Overbury is embracing innovation through EQSS Overwatch, a LiDAR-based system that monitors operator movement and instantly cuts power to prevent injuries.
5,000 Materials, One Mission: Cutting Carbon at Citi Tower | Overbury
Managing thousands of materials means more than logistics, it means responsibility.
Building Culture Inside One of Overbury’s Biggest Projects
What does it take to lead Overbury’s most ambitious construction project ever?
How Overbury's Citi Tower Team Gives Back to London Communities
Construction isn’t just about walls and floors - it’s about people.
Citi Tower: The Future of Sustainable Refurbishment in Canary Wharf
One of europe’s biggest commercial refurbishment is happening in Canary Wharf.
Morgan Sindall Opens Knowledge Quad in Tower Hamlets
At 17 Columbus Courtyard, Morgan Sindall Construction has launched its brand new Knowledge Quad - a dedicated space for Tower Hamlets residents to access free training, skills, and career pathways in construction.