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Investigating the need for a non-chartered grade
Five years ago, we undertook a review of our grades, which resulted in the closure of the non-chartered grades (ACIOB & ICIOB). However, since this closure we have become involved in a number of apprenticeships in England, Wales, and Scotland, many of which are technical sub-degree routes into the industry for school leavers and those wishing to upskill from trades roles.
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Annual General Meeting 2020
The Annual General Meeting took place on 24 June 2020 at 1400hrs (BST), where the President Charles Egbu announced the results of the Poll of the Chartered members.
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Guiding our way on quality
We know quality is a problem. Nobody in the industry needs the CIOB to state that, rework can cost as much as 2% of the job value. Productivity declines and waste levels rise. Quality is about reputation and it is reflected in every firm’s balance sheet.
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New CIOB President says construction capable of great change and vows to increase focus on quality
Mark Beard FCIOB, chairman of Beard Construction, has become the 117th President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), as CIOB members and the wider construction industry are facing some of the greatest challenges in the Institute’s 186-year history
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A vision built by the future
Even in these difficult times we must be optimistic about the future. Yes, we need to address the various challenges COVID 19 has thrown at us, and we need to empathise with all CIOB members who have hit hard times.
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CIOB and SACPCMP to work together for benefit of South African construction sector
The CIOB and the SACPCMP have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on a number of fronts with the view to supporting development and growth within the built environment.
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CIOB responds to retrofitting housing stock article
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have responded to Lord Teverson’s calls for the government to scale up the retrofit agenda in the UK.
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Breaking the silence on mental health
As my presidency at the CIOB comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on the work we have achieved. During my presidency I made mental health and wellbeing my focus and the conversations and work we have achieved over the year is just the beginning.
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Testing the strength of brand CIOB
Since the start of the year we have been putting the CIOB brand under the microscope to see how it sits in a busy and complex external landscape. We have called this project our ‘Strategic Positioning Review’ and we started off on this road because of our new Corporate Plan.
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The CIOB joins the UK BIM Alliance Affiliate Programme
The UK BIM Alliance and the CIOB have announced a formal affiliation between the two organisations.
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Governance under review
On the surface Governance is not a topic that captures the headlines, unless something goes wrong. Essentially governance influences how an organisation’s objectives are set and achieved, how risk is monitored and addressed and how performance is optimised.
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CIOB renews commitment to BuildForce
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has renewed its support for BuildForce, the organisation which connects service leavers and veterans with opportunities in construction, ahead of Armed Forces Day (27 June).