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CIOB reacts to the launch of the New Homes Quality Board
This week it has been announced that a New Homes Quality Board has been formally launched.
February 10, 2021
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Our statement on BLM
The CIOB is a global community, with members around the world. We are an inclusive organisation, always, for every community.
June 15, 2020
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New Code of Quality Management from the CIOB
The CIOB has published its Code of Quality Management, following nearly two years of work by the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission.
October 12, 2019
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CIOB surveys the sector to gather data on mental health and stress
The CIOB is undertaking an extensive online survey into mental health within the construction industry.
November 20, 2019
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CIOB becomes a Northern Powerhouse Partner
The Chartered Institute of Building has become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.
September 9, 2019
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Finalists announced for the 2019 Construction Manager of the Year Awards
The shortlist for the CIOB Construction Manager of the Year Awards has been revealed - 80 of the best UK construction managers named
September 5, 2019
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CIOB reacts to the new “Building a safer future” consultation
The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government has published proposals for a “radically new building and fire safety system”.
June 21, 2019
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Women in the construction sector – how the industry is coming together to recruit and retain women
The CIOB responds to the APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment inquiry into Recruitment of More Women into the Construction Sector.
September 27, 2019
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New report on the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative predicts boost to global GDP “by over $7 trillion per annum”
From Silk Road to Silicon Road, How the Belt and Road Initiative Will Transform the Global Economy - a new report on the economic impact on the global economy of this Chinese initiative.
June 18, 2019
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CIOB responds to new report published following the Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act
The Home Office has published a report following an assessment of the operation and effectiveness of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
May 22, 2019
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CIOB appoints Caroline Gumble as new Chief Executive
The CIOB has confirmed the appointment of their new Chief Executive. Caroline Gumble, currently Chief Operating Officer for Make UK, will take up the post in August.
May 14, 2019
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Global Student Challenge 2019 finalists announced
The annual CIOB Global Student Challenge is hotting up as the final six competing for this prestigious title are announced.
April 23, 2019
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CIOB President signs MoUs with key Middle East construction bodies
CIOB President signs two Memoranda of Understanding with key Middle East construction bodies.
May 30, 2019
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CIOB Fellowship now confirmed as benchmarked at Master’s degree level
Our award of Fellowship status demonstrates a very high level of achievement and, for those completing the process from late 2018 onwards, the award is benchmarked by NARIC as being comparable to Master’s Degree level.
April 3, 2019
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RIBA, RICS and the CIOB call on Government to revise sprinkler requirements
The Royal Institute of British Architects, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the CIOB have signed a statement calling on the Government to require installation of sprinklers in all new and converted residential buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools and care home buildings of 11m in height or above.
April 3, 2019
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Consultation now open – the CIOB seeks industry views on a new draft Code of Quality Management
The CIOB has published its draft Code of Quality Management and opened a consultation on the document, seeking views from the construction industry.
February 25, 2019
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CIOB announce date for their next Conservation Conference
The CIOB will run their next Conservation, Adaptation and Maintenance of the Built Environment conference on 30 April.
February 21, 2019
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The Construction Manager of the Year Awards needs you and your nominations
The CIOB’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards is now open for nominations!
January 31, 2019
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Construction industry campaigners awarded in New Year’s Honours list
A number of honours were awarded to construction industry processionals, including two people who've worked closely with the CIOB over the years.
January 10, 2019
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New CIOB report on the importance of security in construction
The CIOB has released a new report entitled “The Role of Security in the Construction Industry”.
November 8, 2018
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Our Global Student Challenge is back – register your team now!
The annual CIOB Global Student Challenge has now opened for registration for the 2019 competition.
January 3, 2019
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CMYA 2018: Neil Lock named Construction Manager of the Year
Neil Lock MCIOB of Wates Construction has been awarded Construction Manager of the Year at the CIOB’s 40th annual awards event.
October 25, 2018
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The Art of Building – a global celebration of the built world returns
CIOB opens the 2018 Art of Building international photography prize
October 15, 2018
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RIBA, CIOB and RICS launch Quality Tracker tool
CIOB, RIBA and RICS launch a new digital tool – the Quality Tracker – to improve the quality of outcomes in the construction industry.
October 9, 2018
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CIOB’s CEO honoured with a degree from University of Wolverhampton
Chris Blythe has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Wolverhampton and is now an Honorary Doctor of Professional Practice.
September 24, 2018
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CIOB launches new course in construction quality management
The CIOB Academy is launching a new two-day course focussed on managing and delivering quality in construction.
September 13, 2018
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CIOB launches new open online course on Sustainable Construction and Development
The CIOB Academy is launching a new massive open online course (MOOC) on sustainable development.
August 23, 2018
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CIOB reveals winners of Global Student Challenge
A team from Toronto has won the fifth annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition, facing a fiercely competitive international field. The Stalwart Construction Group, as they named themselves, from George Brown College, are the first Canadian team to make the finals. They collected their award from CIOB President Chris Soffe at his Inaugural Dinner, in one of his first official acts as President earlier this month.
September 24, 2018
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CIOB support for New Homes Ombudsman as a significant step towards improved standards
“The CIOB welcomes the publication of these proposals. Our support for the idea of an ombudsman and our suggestions for how it could work are largely reflected in the APPG’s proposals. It’s also a reflection of our values in putting the public at the heart of our service and supporting others within the industry to do so."
September 24, 2018
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