Caroline Gumble BSc (Open)

CIOB CEO

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A special report that needs your support

Next week the CIOB is publishing its first Special Report and first detailed report on diversity and inclusion in construction. When I look back at CIOB over the years, it is fair to say that the Institute has examined some of the biggest issues in society and suggested actions that can be taken to address them.

November 19, 2021

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The Construction Industry Must Be Prepared

Last year I wrote a blog covering the issues that construction businesses faced because of Brexit. With the transition period ending on 31 December 2020, there are concerns that many UK businesses are not yet fully prepared.

November 30, 2020

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Act against terrorism: Increasing construction’s role

I attended a stakeholder meeting organised by Counter Terrorism Policing and the Home Office as part of their engagement with business, trade unions and professional bodies across the country to raise awareness of the government’s Prevent programme. The government’s Prevent programme is part of its four-pronged counter-terrorism strategy which also includes, Prepare, Pursue and Protect. It is aimed at preventing terrorism by using multi-agency safeguarding principles to identify people who are vulnerable and provide early intervention to prevent them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

March 2, 2020

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Our new report and next steps

I’m pleased that the launch of our new report, the Real Face of Construction, went well and I want to thank everyone who joined us at the launch event.

February 25, 2020

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The Construction Quality Commission - why we still have quality on the agenda

Anyone with just a passing interest in our activities will be aware that one of our areas of focus is quality in construction. Members who may be reading this will likely have been involved in our quality agenda work in some shape or form and I want to highlight the excellent work done so far.

August 28, 2019

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Payment performance - where are we now?

In any new role, but particularly one with a national organisation with a long history of supporting a sector, it’s important to understand the priority issues. After just over a week as the CIOB’s CEO, it’s clear that one of the hot topics is payment terms.

August 19, 2019

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The CIOB Benevolent Fund

You might not know, I certainly didn’t until today, that the CIOB Benevolent Fund provides a service of practical advice, information and financial assistance for Members who fall upon hard times. It was established in 1992 and has helped many members since then get back on their feet and offered support for their families too.

August 8, 2019

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A call to action to all CIOB Members

My first observations are ‘wow’, what an amazing organisation the CIOB is; the values and ethics the institute upholds, the rigour of the professional membership process, the commitment of office bearers, Trustees and active hub Members across the globe. This is an organisation with real purpose that does affect and will continue to affect the lives of every person who lives and works within a built environment.

July 30, 2019

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