Balfour Beatty's Group Director of Sustainability, Jo Gilroy, recently discussed the significance of sector collaboration in school outreach in an article featured in Construction News. The company has pledged to support a new school outreach initiative and Jo emphasized the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. She highlighted the importance of collaboration across the sector to attract and retain the next generation of talent, stating, "The benefit is mutual." The article delves into the sector-wide initiative's aim to address the lack of understanding among over 65% of those currently in education regarding the skills employers are seeking.

Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group with over 25,000 employees, is committed to creating an environment where all employees can perform at their best. The company is actively involved in delivering powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow. With major infrastructure projects in the pipeline, Balfour Beatty aims to meet current and future skills demand by attracting and retaining the best available talent and is committed to removing the barriers to minority groups across the industry to widen the talent pool.

The company's current projects include delivering Hinkley Point C, the first UK nuclear power station in a generation, constructing the world-class arts and cultural facility, the Lyric Theatre, in Hong Kong, and designing, building, financing, operating, and maintaining the Automated People Mover superstructure at the fifth busiest airport in the world, Los Angeles International Airport. Balfour Beatty's commitment to creating an inclusive work environment and addressing the industry's talent needs underscores its dedication to driving the delivery of critical infrastructure and fostering a diverse and skilled workforce.

For media inquiries, Thomas Boorman, Balfour Beatty's contact person, can be reached at +44 (0)203 810 2345 or [email protected]. All non-media related inquiries should be directed to +44 (0)20 7216 6800 or [email protected]. More information about the company's projects and initiatives can be found on their website and social media channels.