Category: CIOB Community
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Diary dates: what’s on in May
Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime Site visit: HS2 Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) project with immersive VR experience The Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) project is a 20km section of the HS2 route delivered by joint venture Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB). The project involves construction of a 20km mainline, extensive…
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Be part of CIOB Ireland Awards celebration
CIOB in Ireland Awards will celebrate winners at a black tie dinner at Croke Park, Dublin, on 18 September and sponsorship opportunities still remain. The evening will see winners announced across categories that include Client of the Year, Team of the Year and Rising Star and offers sponsors the potential opportunity to present the awards…
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Construction consultants revive clerk of works role
A Midlands building consultancy is reviving the concept of a clerk of works as building safety and compliance becomes increasingly important. Birmingham-headquartered The Construction Consultants (TCC) is offering a clerk of works service to help developers ensure their projects are safe and comply with specification and regulations. TCC was co-founded by director Alex Pimley MCIOB,…
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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 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…
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Double CPD feature: JCT 24 and the Building Safety Act
CIOB members in the Midlands can benefit from a double CPD offering at a half-day CPD event in April. As the industry evolves, staying ahead of the latest changes is crucial for professionals navigating contract updates and regulatory changes. The event will explore the key revisions to JCT 2024 contracts and also assess the impact of…
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Tomorrow’s Leaders hosts site visit to Derby’s historic Friar Gate
Young construction professionals will be combining a site visit with socialising this month in a Tomorrow’s Leaders event in Derby. The CIOB event, on 20 March, includes a tour of Friar Gate, a historic goods yard built in the 1870s on the edge of Derby city centre, now being redeveloped by Wavensmere Homes. Derelict for…