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Industry bodies call on Scottish Government to implement gradual re-opening of construction sites
Bodies representing over 13,000 skilled and trainee construction and property professionals in Scotland today call on Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential building sites, within the parameters of health and safety requirements, as soon as possible.
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The CIOB welcomes measures in Ireland to ensure delivery of Exchequer-funded capital projects
The CIOB welcomes the measures announced by the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, to mitigate the risks for Exchequer-funded capital projects during the COVID-19 crisis period.
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CIOB announces Rising Star award category for CMYA 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building is delighted to announce a brand new “Rising Star” category for this year’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards.
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CIOB Academy – How You Can Benefit From our Online Classrooms
I think we can all agree that being in lockdown or subject to restrictions on movement is making us all consider not just how we work, but also how we can continue to look after our professional development and growth.
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Northern Ireland Construction maintains upward trajectory despite short term volatility
Today the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) released the latest data on the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.
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CIOB announces Global Student Challenge 2020 Finalists
The annual CIOB Global Student Challenge (GSC) is now hotting up as the final six competing for this prestigious title are announced.
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Time to get Chartered?
After days and weeks of lockdown I’m sure that you, like me, have been manic trying to tackle the different challenges of operating in a much more virtual environment. You may have also found yourself with a bit of extra time on your hands. There’s tempting fodder out there – TikTok dances, Friday night drinks on Houseparty, bingeworthy streaming (top tip: Tiger King on Netflix is compelling, compulsive and cringeworthy all at the same time). Or perhaps you’re using the extra hours at home you’ve saved by ditching the commute to become your best self: online workout or yoga classes, virtual museums, theatres streaming past shows for free, all those edifying foreign language films you missed first time round…
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Government tribute to the "critical contribution" of the construction industry
Today the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma MP, has written to the UK construction industry.
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Collaboration and community have never been so vital, says CIOB President
I’m not the first to state that these are challenging times – the Covid-19 situation is changing the way we are all working and living at the moment. But as a community we can come together and bear many of the challenges we face collectively.
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CIOB sets up a virtual fitness club for members and staff
A new virtual fitness club has been set up by the Chartered Institute of Building for its members and staff to maintain their fitness, actively improve their mental health and stay connected to others while social distancing.
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Construction can show its true value in coronavirus fight
At the time of writing, the construction sector is, along with the rest of the UK, grappling with a global crisis caused by the Coronavirus. Because of the nature of our work, we are well prepared to deal with many health and safety challenges, but the demands we are facing now are unprecedented. While we don’t know the full scale or duration of this crisis, I am hopeful that when the dust has settled, we will have learned valuable lessons.
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CIOB urges construction industry to share personal protective equipment with healthcare providers
The CIOB is urging the construction industry to donate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to their local healthcare communities amid international shortages for healthcare professionals.