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Why 17 Schools in Edinburgh should make us all stop and consider our reputation
Last week Professor John Coles published his report into the building defects that led to emergency closure of seventeen schools in Edinburgh in 2016. It makes sobering reading for anyone who cares about our industry and the reputation of those who work in it.
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CIOB and Stronger Together launch toolkit to help construction industry tackle modern slavery
A best practice toolkit to help the construction industry tackle modern slavery in its global supply chains has been launched today (16 February 2017) by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and industry alliance Stronger Together.
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The construction industry’s Oscars now searching an ocean of talent
Big changes afoot with CIOB’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2017
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Art Deco power station takes control in construction’s finest photography competition
The public cast thousands of votes in this year’s Art of Building photography competition and chose a stunning photograph of Kelenfold Power Station in Budapest as the outright winning shot.
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2016 winners of the International Innovation & Research Awards announced
At a time when the Government has unveiled greater investment in science, research and innovation as part of its 10-point plan for an Industrial Strategy, the Chartered Institute of Building announces the winners of its 2016 International Innovation & Research Awards.
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Social Mobility: how do we drive real change in our industry?
As we go about our professional work, we are wise to keep an eye on broader issues facing society. One such issue is that of ‘Social Mobility’, which is helpfully explored in the recent CIOB report, Social Mobility and Construction: Building routes to opportunity.
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CIOB launches industry's first ethical construction MOOC
The five-week interactive course is free and open to anyone working in the built environment sector globally, it is tailor made for construction professionals
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CIOB Chief Executive Chris Blythe receives OBE in New Year Honours list
For more than 20 years Chris has been involved in vocational education and training, together with business development. He has been Chief Executive at the CIOB since January 2000
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Construction a beacon for social mobility, says CIOB
Study reveals skilled trades and infrastructure catalysts for greater social mobility
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CIOB invites the public to choose the 2016 Art of Building Photographer of the Year
The built environments most amazing and poignant stories are revealed today as the Art of Building announces the top 15 shots to have made it through to the public final. Amongst the shortlist appears a windfarm turned into a dandelion through multiple exposures and a photo that describes how modern architecture can be a conduit for people to express their faith
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CIOB presents 'Masterminds of Construction', a collaboration with ITN Productions
CIOB launches ‘Masterminds of Construction’, an in-depth news and current affairs-style programme that brings greater understanding about the value of construction and explores the career opportunities available to young people in the industry
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CIOB launches Academy for the industry - by the industry
A new dedicated training academy developed by the industry for the industry has been launched to help prepare construction professionals for a fast-changing industry