Category: CIOB
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The retrofit and mould dilemma
Caroline Gumble reviews the highlights of a recent talk by a veteran CIOB member on the damp problems associated with retrofitting. A few weeks ago, CIOB president Professor Mike Kagioglou FCIOB and I attended the inaugural CIOB Wales Construction Cymru Conference. It was an amazing event (which completely sold out and had a waiting list!)…
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Chartered company helps Cambridgeshire fire station to become carbon neutral
CIOB chartered company Neville Special Projects has started work to upgrade St Neots Fire Station, Cambridgeshire, to provide a modern and sustainable facility for crews and the community. The firm is part of Neville Trust, a group of companies which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Making use of technology including heat pumps and solar…
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‘I believe in making digital easy for people to understand’
Paul Thorpe FCIOB (Alex Wroe Photography) Paul Thorpe, one of the youngest CIOB members to be awarded fellowship status, tells CM about the project that formed part of his application. The application process is extensive, during which Thorpe was required to submit a reflective account of a high-level project he has recently led, demonstrating not…
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CIOB names Apprentice of the Year
James Monk, 25, a quantity surveyor from Cambridge, has been named CIOB’s 2024/5 Apprentice of the Year. He was picked from a group of 12 to receive the accolade. Monk, who works for Munro Building Services, completed his Level 4 construction quantity surveying technician apprenticeship in January 2024. He is now working towards a Level 6…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: ‘The apprenticeship exposed me to so many different roles’
James Pratt is assistant quantity surveyor, Level 3 construction support technician, at Barratt Developments Which technological advances in the sector are you most excited about? Modular and offsite construction. You’re saving time on site, and on a lot of the premiums. It also enables a lot of work to happen at the same time. Different…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: ‘The apprenticeship exposed me to so many different roles’
James Pratt is assistant quantity surveyor, Level 3 construction support technician, at Barratt Developments Which technological advances in the sector are you most excited about? Modular and offsite construction. You’re saving time on site, and on a lot of the premiums. It also enables a lot of work to happen at the same time. Different…
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CIOB offers free online mentoring service
The CIOB Mentoring Service is a free service available to members on a suitable pathway. Using an online mentoring platform, it connects chartered members and fellows who have volunteered to be mentors with members looking for support in becoming chartered members or chartered environmentalists. A third mentor programme is available for mentees on the CIOB…
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CIOB members to get first look at Oxford station expansion
Kier is hosting a site visit and Q&A for CIOB members about its work on Oxford station. The project, to complete in August 2026, will see a new platform and western entrance, including replacement of Botley Road bridge, the current focus. Other plans include a new ticket office, waiting room, toilets, cafe and shops, plus…
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CIOB publishes updated Client Guide
CIOB has published a new edition of its Construction Client Guide: Leading Projects in the Built Environment. This second edition explains how projects are structured and managed, and what to look out for along the way, empowering clients with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. It is aimed primarily at clients tasked with…
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Diary dates – what’s on in April
Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime Midlands Half-Day CPD: JCT 24 & Building Safety Act One Year On 3 April, 8am-12pm, Marston Green, Birmingham Join us for this Midlands half-day CPD event, exploring JCT 2024 and the Building Safety Act. Industry leaders and experts will discuss two pivotal topics shaping…