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Two leading organisations in the construction industry have pledged to work together to raise professional standards and promote sustainable practices in Nigeria’s built environment.
April 24, 2025
CIOB has responded to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement and plans for investment in construction skills
March 26, 2025
Surveys of 16-24-year-olds and parents explored perceptions of the industry as well as what influences careers choices
March 10, 2025
Scores of built environment students from across Ireland put their skills to the test during a competitive construction challenge last week.
March 6, 2025
Government plans to accelerate housebuilding and development of key national infrastructure could fall flat if more isn’t done to entice young people into the construction sector, says a new report released this National Careers Week (W/C 3 March).
March 3, 2025
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is delighted to welcome members of the Institute of Roofing (IoR) into the CIOB community
February 25, 2025
The next generation of construction workers in Northern Ireland was given a glimpse into the future at a successful Meet the CIOB event.
January 30, 2025
A photographer with a keen eye for spectacular urban images has been crowned the winner of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) coveted photography competition for the second time.
January 22, 2025
The shortlist of construction managers set to go head-to-head for a prestigious industry title has been revealed.
January 21, 2025
The third instalment in a series of landmark research studies into the mental health struggles of construction workers is set to land in 2025.
December 2, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today welcomed the announcement of 5,000 additional construction apprenticeship places per year.
November 22, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the Irish General Election on November 29.
November 18, 2024
A potentially lifesaving toolkit addressing one of the construction industry’s biggest threats is set to come to fruition thanks to a cash windfall in memory of a sector visionary.
October 29, 2024
Talented construction professionals across Ireland are being urged to step forward and be recognised at a glittering awards ceremony.
October 14, 2024
Talented construction professionals across Northern Ireland are being urged to step forward and be recognised at a glittering awards ceremony.
October 14, 2024
Talented construction sector workers from across Scotland were celebrated at a glittering Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) awards ceremony last week.
October 14, 2024
A construction skills crisis coupled with over-complicated tender processes and a lack of local government support have been blamed for a rising number of Welsh construction firms facing administration.
October 10, 2024
CIOB has marked World Habitat Day 2024 with the launch of an innovative digital series titled The Nature of Building: Biodiversity & the Built Environment.
October 7, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building has reacted to yesterday’s Irish budget announcement.
October 2, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today announced a strategic partnership with MMC Ireland to drive the modernisation of Ireland’s construction sector.
September 5, 2024
A sustainability champion has been announced as CIOB's vice president for the 2024/25 term.
August 14, 2024
CIOB stressed the importance of the construction industry and the crucial role it plays in improving social, economic, and environmental outcomes.
July 5, 2024
June 25, 2024
A new playbook on the use of AI in the construction industry has been published by CIOB's Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel.
June 24, 2024
Nominations for the most talented individuals in the construction industry are once again being sought in preparation for the Chartered Insitute of Building’s coveted awards ceremony.
June 3, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the next UK General Election on 4 July, outlining how a future government can support the built environment sector.
May 28, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has given its reaction to the announcement that there will be a UK General Election on July 4 2024
May 23, 2024
A team of 14 industry-leading organisations have joined forces to encourage Scottish Government to take urgent action to strategically tackle the country’s draughty homes challenge.
May 15, 2024
CIOB issues its top tips for success
May 1, 2024
A team of construction students brought the CIOB's coveted Global Student Challenge trophy back to Universitas Indonesia for the second year on the spin.
April 25, 2024
CIOB is proud to announce it has achieved We Invest in People gold accreditation
April 24, 2024
The coveted crown of Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year has been scooped up by Barry Kingscote of Galliford Try.
April 9, 2024
Negative stigma and a lack of proper training opportunities are blocking people from a second chance at life.
March 12, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today reacted to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP’s Spring Budget announcement.
March 6, 2024
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) fellow and trustee Ian Brant has been appointed as the Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) new deputy chair.
March 1, 2024
CIOB has welcomed new legislation to enhance biodiversity but warns skills shortages could limit its impact
February 12, 2024
CIOB has called for Irish Government to promote the development and expansion of MMC to help speed up the delivery of housing stock.
February 1, 2024
The legacy of a respected built environment professional will live on thanks to a new Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) award.
February 1, 2024
CIOB has joined leading organisations to warn political leaders about the urgent need for regulation of embodied carbon emissions in construction.
January 31, 2024
The winners of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) coveted photography competition have been announced.
January 12, 2024
New research from a leading construction professional body shows a large proportion of people would not buy a newly built property due to concerns over quality.
December 14, 2023
The finalists of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) coveted annual awards have been revealed.
December 6, 2023
Trend shifts in the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Academy’s course take-up are directly linked to external factors, data has revealed.
December 5, 2023
Report says problems with current Scottish Government funding schemes stand in the way of large-scale energy retrofit projects for social housing
November 23, 2023
CIOB has responded to the latest HSE data on workplace injuries, ill health and fatalities
November 22, 2023
Affordability and low awareness of government schemes are key barriers to Scotland improving the energy efficiency of homes and reaching net zero, says CIOB
October 25, 2023
Urgent action is needed to reduce the number of buildings being demolished instead of refurbished in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
October 24, 2023
Pictures showcasing the world’s built environment will be pitted against one another in the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) photography contest.
October 9, 2023
A new report from the CIOB, which highlights the organisation’s own social value, has been published
October 5, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building has reacted to the Prime Minister's announcement that the HS2 rail project will be scaled back.
October 4, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new sustainability guide for built environment professionals
October 4, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement on the scaling back of the UK's Net Zero plans and targets
September 20, 2023
The stars behind Scotland’s built environment took centre stage at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow last week (15 September).
September 18, 2023
The CIOB has agreed to respond to the RAAC Crisis in collaboration with other industry bodies.
September 14, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building is once again looking for the next generation of construction industry leaders to take its coveted competition by storm.
September 4, 2023
The barriers faced by ex-offenders looking to kick-start their lives with a career in construction are at the centre of a Chartered Institute of Building survey.
September 1, 2023
Calls for long-term strategy, including government loan scheme, to boost retrofitting of UK homes.
August 23, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed Michael Gove MP's announcement that all high-risk buildings must have a second staircase.
July 24, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today commented on the welcome news of additional roles added to the Shortage Occupation List.
July 17, 2023
The importance of creating a sustainable built environment for Liverpool was at the heart of a construction industry leaders’ event recently.
July 10, 2023
A free training course to help built environment professionals better understand the importance of diversity and inclusion has been launched
June 29, 2023
Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB has been appointed President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
June 26, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today reacted to CITB’s newly published Migration Report, highlighting the significant barriers the construction industry faces in recruiting workers from abroad.
June 22, 2023
A new grade of membership launched by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is already giving specialist construction workers a platform to boost their careers.
June 12, 2023
The search for the construction industry’s most influential managers and leaders is back on as a new date for the coveted CIOB Awards is announced.
June 7, 2023
Construction industry experts are calling on the Scottish Government to develop a long-term, joined-up retrofitting strategy.
May 19, 2023
It is with regret that we have made the difficult decision to postpone CIOB Awards until Spring 2024.
May 11, 2023
Construction SMEs risk losing out in a competitive market if they don’t embrace the use of social value in procurement, so says a new report by the CIOB.
May 2, 2023
A team from Universitas Indonesia have won the CIOB's coveted Global Student Challenge
April 28, 2023
Quarter of a million people needed in construction by 2027 but outdated public perceptions mean too many overlook it as a career option says new CIOB report
April 26, 2023
CIOB and RIBA have jointly published a free guide to managing Safety-Critical Elements (SCEs) in building construction
March 31, 2023
CIOB has welcomed the appointment of Paul McLennan MSP as Scotland's Housing Minister
March 30, 2023
CIOB has added its support to a charter which aims to drive up quality in Scotland's built environment
March 16, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has issued its response to the Government’s Spring Budget
March 15, 2023
Construction students from across the world gathered online for the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) annual Student Festival
March 10, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is launching a range of resources designed to help construction clients achieve better project outcomes and create more value.
March 7, 2023
An exhibition showcasing photographs from the CIOB’s Art of Building competition has opened in China
February 27, 2023
CIOB has today given its reaction to Government's Developer Remediation Contract announcement
January 30, 2023
CIOB has launched its new five-year plan, which focuses on quality and safety, environmental sustainability and closing the construction industry’s skills gap
January 27, 2023
The winners of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) annual Art of Building competition have been revealed
January 26, 2023
The CIOB has begun its search for 2023’s top construction managers and industry leaders
January 16, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition has been launched with a new look for 2023
January 3, 2023
Voting is open for CIOB's annual Art of Building competition
December 15, 2022
A new CIOB proposal aims to encourage investors to fix up older, less energy efficient homes for resale by allowing them to defer stamp duty.
December 6, 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has appointed Professor Mike Kagioglou, FCIOB, as its latest Vice President.
November 28, 2022
CIOB has given its reaction to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and its potential impact on the built environment sector
November 17, 2022
Around 100 people from across the built environment sector attended a virtual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion conference this week
November 17, 2022
The next generation of construction leaders from across the world gathered online last week, alongside employers, academics and industry professionals
October 31, 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today given its reaction to Rishi Sunak becoming the new Prime Minister
October 24, 2022
The world’s largest annual photography competition for the built environment, the Art of Building, has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Building
October 18, 2022
Leading lights from the Scottish construction industry came together for the CIOB Scotland Awards
October 14, 2022
More than 100 companies from the built environment sector have signed a charter committing to improving diversity and inclusion in the industry
October 11, 2022
The annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Awards were staged in London on Wednesday, September 28 and celebrated the achievements of construction leaders from across the UK
September 29, 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has reacted to today’s mini budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
September 23, 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today given its reaction to Liz Truss becoming the new Prime Minister
September 5, 2022
While the impact of Covid-19 is still being felt across the globe more than two years on, a new report published by the CIOB suggests the pandemic has left some positive legacies for the UK construction industry
August 26, 2022
Some of Scotland’s oldest and possibly finest buildings could be at risk of being knocked down instead of lovingly restored due to a quirk in the UK’s Westminster-controlled VAT laws, says a report published by CIOB.
August 11, 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards
August 10, 2022
Two of Hong Kong’s largest construction industry professional bodies have signed an agreement to help raise standards and promote professional development
July 13, 2022
A team of four construction students from Tongji University, China, have won the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) coveted Global Student Challenge.
July 4, 2022
The CIOB welcomed its new President for 2022/23.
June 29, 2022
June 22, 2022
CIOB has responded to the announcement that Andy Mitchell CBE will step down as CLC's co-chair in Spring 2022
February 24, 2022
CIOB has responded to the ONS' construction output figures for December 2021.
February 11, 2022
CIOB has welcomed the new Housing Minister, the Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP.
February 8, 2022
CIOB’s scholarship has opened for applications.
February 7, 2022
CIOB has responded to today’s announcement from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
February 2, 2022
February 2, 2022
Entries for the Construction Manager of the Year award 2022 have now opened.
January 31, 2022
The winners of the 2021 Art of Building competition have been announced.
January 18, 2021
CIOB has responded to yesterday's announcement on cladding remediation.
January 11, 2022
The shortlist for the 2021 Art of Building photography competition has been revealed.
December 6, 2021
CIOB has launched a diversity and inclusion charter.
November 25, 2021
CIOB has published a new technical information sheet.
November 22, 2021
November 19, 2021
CIOB has responded to today’s figures from the ONS.
November 11, 2021
Entries are open for 8th Global Student Challenge.
November 9, 2021
A new hand signal has been launched to help fight modern slavery in the construction sector.
November 1, 2021
CIOB has responded to the latest Autumn budget.
October 27, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building will be holding a second members’ forum for 2021 on 2-3 November.
October 25, 2021
CIOB has responded to the Government's Heat and Buildings Strategy released today.
October 19, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has responded to the ONS' latest construction output figures for Great Britain.
October 13, 2021
CIOB has responded to Ireland’s Budget 2022 package.
October 13, 2021
The world's biggest photography competition for the built environment, the Art of Building, returns on Monday 11 October 2021.
October 11, 2021
Applications are now closed.
October 6, 2021
Mark Farmer has received the President's Award 20/21.
October 1, 2021
The winners of the 2021 Rising Star, Client of the Year and Team of the Year awards have been announced.
September 30, 2021
The winner of CMYA 2021 is Marc Burton MBE FCIOB for his work on the Jersey General Hospital – Nightingale Wing.
September 30, 2021
CIOB is encouraging developers to respond to the survey if they could be affected by the levy.
September 23, 2021
Reshuffle sees new Housing Secretary.
September 23, 2021
CIOB has responded to the Office for National Statistics' construction output data for July 2021.
September 10, 2021
CIOB has responded to the Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland: Skills for a 10x Economy consultation.
August 23, 2021
August 11, 2021
CIOB has responded to the CITB's latest report 'Mental Health and Wellbeing in Construction'.
August 10, 2021
CIOB has published a new Technical Information Sheet.
August 5, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a mobile application entitled CIOB Connect.
August 3, 2021
CIOB Academy has launched a Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management.
July 13, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has responded to the latest construction output figures from the Office for National Statistics.
July 9, 2021
Following publication of the Building Safety Bill, CIOB's Policy Team has made an initial analysis of the Bill and some of the accompanying documents.
July 6, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the latest IHS Markit / CIPS UK Construction PMI.
July 6, 2021
The long-awaited Building Safety Bill has now been published. CEO Caroline Gumble gives her initial reaction.
July 6, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building's Academy has expanded operations to MENA regions.
July 5, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced it Global Student Challenge winners.
July 2, 2021
CIOB has responded to the ‘Pyrite and Mica Redress Issues’ debate in Dáil Eireann.
July 1, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has appointed its 118th President, Mike Foy OBE.
June 23, 2021
June 17, 2021
The Permanent Secretary of the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has written to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) confirming that MCIOB will be recognised in public procurement going forward.
June 11, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has responded to the Construction Industry Training Board's construction output forecast.
June 9, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has published its Annual Review and Accounts for 2020. This saw the first year of the Institute’s current Corporate Plan, stretching from 2020-2023.
June 7, 2021
May 27, 2021
CIOB has responded to the Queen's Speech this morning.
May 11, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has introduced two new categories: ‘Client of the Year’ and ‘Team of the Year’.
April 27, 2021
A new report entitled 'Job Quality in the Construction Sector' has been produced by TASC, the Think Tank for Action on Social Change, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
April 22, 2021
CIOB has joined a coalition of built environment and climate action organisations in urging the Government to be more ambitious with its Future Buildings Standard.
April 19, 2021
Prince Philip was involved in many charities, mainly those reflecting his special interests in technological research, conservation of the environment and engineering and construction. He was an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, an award presented to him in 1958.
April 12, 2021
CIOB has been awarded the We Invest In People Silver accreditation by Investors in People.
April 22, 2021
CIOB) and CWIC have launched a virtual reality experience aimed at aiding construction education for students.
March 24, 2021
April 6, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced its first student festival.
March 17, 2021
CIOB has responded to today’s construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics.
March 12, 2021
Datuk Seri Michael Yam FCIOB has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia.
March 12, 2021
The CIOB has opened applications for a second year for its international CIOB Rising Star award.
March 10, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s latest budget announcement.
March 4, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced that its annual conservation conference, entitled ‘Balancing Heritage and Sustainability’, is returning for 2021 on 21 April.
February 25, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its new CIOB Planning Protocol 2021 (also known as CIOB PP21).
February 22, 2021
February 19, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Building Conservation Certification scheme has expanded entry requirements to certify individuals working within the retrofit sector. The scheme applies the same criteria as other similar certifications, but with energy efficiency and sustainability in recognition that climate change must play a part in everybody's role.
February 18, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to today’s GDP figures published by the ONS (Office for National Statistics).
February 18, 2021
This afternoon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, announced a package of measures intended to help with the remediation of potentially unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings
February 10, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new virtual Adapt and Thrive conference.
February 3, 2021
Yesterday an Opposition Day Debate took place in the House of Commons on ‘protecting tenants and leaseholders from unsafe cladding’.
February 2, 2021
Thousands of people worldwide have selected their favourite Art of Building photo.
February 18, 2021
The CMYA has opened for nominations until 19 March 2021.
January 19, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new Guide for Construction Quality.
January 14, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is launching a Certificate in Fire Safety for Construction, due to begin on 17 February 2021.
January 8, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building responds to today’s construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics.
December 10, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) Sixth Carbon Budget.
December 9, 2020
The public have been asked to choose their favourite photograph from the biggest international photography competition that celebrates the built world. Run by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), 15 photos have been selected by a panel of judges from thousands entered this year.
December 7, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in collaboration with i3PT Certification, has today published its Golden Thread Report.
December 1, 2020
Kelly Attwood, Vasiliki Bowler and Annabel Clark are this year's Rising Stars.
November 26, 2020
Frank Connolly MCIOB of Mace Construction has won the Construction Manager of the Year Award (CMYA).
November 25, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review.
January 19, 2021
The CIOB has responded to the Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee’s (HCLG) report on the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill.
November 25, 2020
The Global Student Challenge opens for 2021 on 1 December 2020.
November 19, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building has responded to the government’s ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’.
November 18, 2020
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has written to the UK construction industry. The letter offers thanks to “everyone operating in the UK construction sector”.
November 25, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to today’s construction output figures published by the ONS (Office for National Statistics).
November 12, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) ‘Understanding Building Conservation’ course and ‘Building Conservation Certification Scheme’ have received official endorsement from English Heritage.
November 5, 2020
The CIOB has published its response to BEIS' consultation on recognition of professional qualifications and regulation of professions.
October 27, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the first ever World Quality Day Conference.
October 21, 2020
Leading bodies in the built environment have signed a joint statement calling on the Government to require the installation of sprinklers in schools.
October 22, 2020
The CIOB is today announcing the launch of a new Hub for members in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The virtual launch event is being supported by, among others, the Scottish Construction Innovation Centre, LDN Architects and the Highland Council.
October 17, 2020
The world’s biggest photography competition for the built environment, the Art of Building, returns on 12 October 2020.
October 13, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new massive open online course entitled ‘Mental Health in Construction’.
October 2, 2020
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has opened their Green Homes Grant programme for applications. The CIOB has responded to this announcement as a positive move, presenting some opportunities for the sector.
September 30, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building has opened applications for its scholarships.
September 30, 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today made a statement in the House of Commons on plans to protect jobs and support the UK's economy.
September 24, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building’s ‘Construction Manager of the Year Awards’ event has been moved online for 2020.
October 19, 2020
The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) first ever Rising Star Award has been revealed.
August 17, 2020
The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2020 has been revealed.
November 25, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s White Paper Planning for the Future – outlining reforms to the country’s planning system.
August 6, 2020
The CIOB has confirmed there will be no increase in fees for individual or company members for 2021.
September 27, 2021
The CIOB has today responded to the Government’s announcement of further details on the new Green Homes Grant.
August 4, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes.
August 4, 2020
The CIOB is supporting the new Construction Talent Retention scheme.
July 24, 2020
The CIOB has joined other organisations representing professionals in the built environment in issuing a letter to the Secretary of State for Housing and Planning regarding permitted development rights (PDR).
July 24, 2020
The CIOB has welcomed the UK Government’s draft Building Safety Bill, which outlines the first comprehensive reform of building safety regulations since their introduction under the 1984 Building Act.
July 22, 2020
Datuk Seri Michael Yam FCIOB has been appointed Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on 23 June 2020.
July 24, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has positively responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of the intention to scale up construction projects in a bid to kickstart the post COVID-19 economy.
July 8, 2020
The CIOB has welcomed the announcement from the Prime Minister to invest in infrastructure to boost the economy.
July 1, 2020
A team from Toronto has been announced as the winner of the seventh annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition.
June 26, 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.
June 25, 2020
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
June 24, 2020
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.
June 23, 2020
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.
June 23, 2020
The UK BIM Alliance and the CIOB have announced a formal affiliation between the two organisations.
June 22, 2020
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).
June 19, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the Government to set up COVID-19 testing stations on major construction sites around the UK
June 15, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the Government's announcement that the start of the 'reverse charge' rule for VAT payments for construction services will be pushed back from October 2020 to March 2021.
June 10, 2020
The Production in Building and Construction Index was released on Friday (6 June) by the Central Statistics Office, Ireland.
June 9, 2020
The CIOB has welcomed the appointment of Natalie Elphicke OBE MP as the interim head of the recently established New Homes Ombudsman.
June 8, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure many more high-rise blocks will be fitted with sprinkler systems and safety signs.
June 7, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building welcomes publication of the ‘Road to Recovery’ plan by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
June 1, 2020
The programme for this year’s Members’ Forum will look a little different, as it’s the first virtual version of the week-long event the CIOB has held.
June 10, 2020
92% of construction professionals around the world said they expect their business to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its Global Construction Review publication, gauging the financial, operational and personal impact of Covid-19 on the global industry.
May 28, 2020
Members of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) South African hub has added its voice to calls for the South African government to speed up the re-opening of the building sector.
May 21, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building and the Lighthouse Club are teaming up to offer a series of free, live webinars to the construction community.
May 15, 2020
26% of construction industry professionals thought about taking their own lives in 2019, and 97% recorded being stressed at least once in the last year, according to the CIOB's new report.
May 29, 2020
The construction industry remains upbeat despite record falls in activity and is ready to adjust to a ‘new normal’ as the economy comes out of lockdown, according to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
June 11, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is delighted to announce that it is supporting the Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Dementia Friends’ initiative.
May 29, 2020
The CIOB Board of Trustees has agreed a June 2020 date for the Institute's AGM, which will be carried out via an online poll.
May 4, 2020
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.
April 29, 2020
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.
April 16, 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.
August 14, 2020
Today the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) released the latest data on the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.
April 9, 2020
The annual CIOB Global Student Challenge (GSC) is now hotting up as the final six competing for this prestigious title are announced.
April 14, 2020
Today the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma MP, has written to the UK construction industry.
April 2, 2020
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.
March 31, 2020
The CIOB is urging the construction industry to donate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to their local healthcare communities amid international shortages for healthcare professionals.
March 25, 2020
The Home Office have introduced a Bill to improve the Fire Safety of Buildings in England and Wales.
March 24, 2020
Potentially positive Budget 2020 for the built environment in light of the challenges in tackling COVID-19. Clearly further detail will be needed in the forthcoming construction and infrastructure strategies about how the additional funding will be spent. Eddie Tuttle, director for policy, research & public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) comments on the Chancellor's announcement.
March 11, 2020
The Production in Building and Construction Index, a short-term measure of activity in the sector by volume and by value, was released on 6 March 2020 by the Central Statistics Officer, Ireland
March 9, 2020
The Chartered Institute of Building Nominations Committee are pleased to confirm that it has now completed its assessment of the applications for 3 Trustees to be elected to the Board from June 2020.
March 5, 2020
The latest report from the Chartered Institute of Building puts the economic influence of the UK construction sector at almost double that of the officially recorded figures by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
February 24, 2020
The UK government has announced the introduction of an Immigration Bill to bring in a new points-based system for those wanting to work in the UK.
February 19, 2020
How the booming construction economy in Malta ensures quality throughout its infrastructure is at the centre of discussions between the Government of Malta and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
February 17, 2020
One of the 2020 highlights of the construction industry’s calendar kicks off this month with the CIOB’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards now open for nominations.
March 3, 2020
Following yesterday’s reshuffle the Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing.
February 14, 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest data on construction output and UK gross domestic product (GDP) for Quarter 4 (October to December) 2019.
February 17, 2020
The CIOB has signed up to join Built Environment Networking to support members with more opportunities to attend events focusing on the built environment.
January 28, 2020
Photographers from more than 100 countries submitted thousands of stunning photos of the built world to the annual Art of Building photography competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building.
January 28, 2020
The CIOB has announced its membership of and partnership with the Construction Industry Federation.
January 23, 2020
Yesterday the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency released the latest data on the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.
January 17, 2020
The CIOB responds to today's ONS construction output figures for the UK.
January 13, 2020
The CIOB has announced the date for their next conservation conference: Future Skills for Traditional Buildings will be held on 28 April 2020.
January 13, 2020
The Benevolent Fund is teaming up with Anxiety UK to offer members a new service, delivering support to those living with anxiety or stress.
January 13, 2020
CIOB congratulates the construction industry figures who have been awarded in the New Year Honours list.
January 2, 2020
Today the Office for National Statistics released data on UK construction output for October 2019. The CIOB looks at the figures.
December 11, 2019
The Chartered Institute of Building’s Global Student Challenge has now opened for registration for the 2020 competition.
December 9, 2019
CIOB's comment on today's ONS data on GDP for July to September 2019
November 11, 2019
CIOB responds to the Housing Minister's announcement on funds to support the use of modern methods of construction (MMC).
October 24, 2019
Today the CIOB, along with many other organisations, has received a letter from the Prime Minister announcing a new Brexit deal.
October 18, 2019
As part of National Poetry Day on 3 October 2019 the Chartered Institute of Building has produced in partnership with poet, and spoken word artist, Lionheartfelt a poem that explores what professionalism means.
October 3, 2019
The CIOB Academy is launching a free MOOC - massive open online course - on Quality in Construction.
October 2, 2019
Joseph McNeil MCIOB of Sir Robert McAlpine has been awarded Construction Manager of the Year at the CIOB’s annual celebration of construction professionals.
September 19, 2019
The CIOB has commented on the latest GDP figures for July 2019, produced by the Office for National Statistics.
September 9, 2019
The CIOB will be at the Conservative and Labour party conferences to talk to parliamentarians about the need for a focus on quality in the industry.
September 5, 2019
Nadhim Zahawi MP is the new construction minister in his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Business and Industry.
August 15, 2019
It has been confirmed that The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
July 25, 2019
A team from Indonesia has been announced as winners of the CIOB's annual Global Student Challenge competition.
July 2, 2019
Professor Charles Egbu FCIOB has become the 116th President of the Chartered Institute of Building.
July 17, 2019
The CIOB looks at the value of construction in Scotland in a new report.
July 1, 2019
CMYA Ireland 2019: Alan Barnes of Collen Construction has been named Ireland’s Construction Manager of the Year.
June 25, 2019
The CIOB has published its Annual Review and Accounts for 2018 - CIOB membership remains stable and the future looks positive.
June 25, 2019
James Wates, a Past President of the CIOB, has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to business and charity.
June 25, 2019
Calling all CIOB Members and Fellows – we are seeking new recruits for our employer engagement committee and business board.
July 1, 2019
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