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British and migrant workers at risk of exploitation on UK construction sites, says CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building is urging UK contractors to face up to the significant human rights risks in their supply chains, with the launch of a new report that finds both British and foreign workers at risk of exploitation.
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CIOB Board of Trustees' Election Results 2018
All votes have now been verified and counted. 4,038 voters took part in the election, with 20 spoilt papers confirmed. (19.7% of the electorate). In accordance with the Bye-Laws, the three candidates with the highest votes are deemed elected from the close of the AGM. Christine Gausden, James Tucker and Ian Brant have accepted the positions and will be duly elected to the Board of Trustees’ for tenure of 3 years, commencing at the close of the AGM.
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Renewed collaboration commitment between leading built environment Institutes
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) have reinforced their commitment to collaboration and partnership by renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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New approach to estimating published to address challenges of modern construction
The Code of Estimating Practice from the Chartered Institute of Building has been updated in recognition of how the procedure, practice and process of construction have changed.
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CIOB presents ‘Building a Legacy’, a collaboration with ITN Productions
‘Building a Legacy’ will bring to life how buildings are not just bricks and glass, but the heart and soul of our everyday lives. Buildings are places we learn, develop, make memories, connect with loved ones and continuously inspire us. The Construction Manager role is integral to creating this bond and they have a significant impact on the lives of people who spend time in their creations.
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CIOB, RIBA and RICS collaborate on initiative to improve building quality
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Past-President Paul Nash, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President Ben Derbyshire, and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) President John Hughes have today (7 March) signed the ‘Building in Quality: Joint Memorandum of Understanding’ (JMU).
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Managing time critical for big project success, reveals the CIOB
New best practice guide sets new standard for time management in building and civil engineering projects in the latest publication from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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Eye on the prize: Construction photograph towers over the competition to win prestigious title
After a record 5,000 votes were cast online, the winner of this year’s Art of Building photography competition has been announced as Mehmet Yasa, a professional photographer from Turkey, for his stunning photograph Eye of the Tower.
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Construction scholars present evidence of the changing landscape of the industry
Implementing innovation and delivering new technologies were the topics of focus at the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) scholarship presentation last night.
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CIOB support for New Homes Ombudsman inquiry
The Chartered Institute of Building has voiced support for the formation of a New Homes Ombudsman.
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CIOB signs conservation construction agreement in China
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed an agreement with a Chinese organisation for joint development of heritage construction skills.
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CIOB invites the world to choose its favourite photograph of the built environment
The built environment’s biggest international photography competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, opens for voting today with 12 finalists in the running for the £3,500 cash prize.