Category: CIOB Community
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CIOB’s Dundalk event links students with industry
The conference will include keynote talks from CIOB staff about membership pathways, company memberships and policy, and public affairs – and from industry professionals covering the latest trends, challenges and innovations from different sectors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB member in New Year Honours list
Simbo, pictured, set up the built environment membership network for ethnic minority representation, and is a working group member at CIOB’s external affairs advisory board. He was a finalist at the 2022 CIOB Awards in the EDI individual award category. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Bremner to make an impression at Kent’s construction dinner and awards
The Maidstone Hub is hosting its popular annual dinner and awards on 6 March. Held at the Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Bearsted, the black-tie dinner gives an opportunity to network with leaders of the southeast’s building environment sector in a social setting. This year’s guest speaker is Rory Bremner, the impressionist, comedian,…
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Diary dates – what’s on in February
Highlights of the CIOB calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime Building from the Ground Up 3 February, 12-1pm, online Jonathan Atkinson, technical director, Claire, explains why the ground we build on matters. The session will be introduced by Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability, who will give a brief overview of CIOB’s involvement…
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CIOB training partner plays key role in Coventry housing decarbonisation plan
Launched in 2022, the One Coventry Plan is a vision for the city around tackling inequality, economic prosperity and climate change. It also sits at the heart of the council’s net zero strategy. Now in Wave 2, the £67.6m programme is partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). View the original article and…
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TechCIOB eligible for CSCS cards
TechCIOB members are now eligible for the CSCS Professionally Qualified Persons (PQP) card. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on site have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do – helping to improve standards and safety in UK construction. Holding a CSCS card is not a legislative requirement, however, most principal…
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CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders spearheads two career events
When faced with rejection, young professionals should persevere, get as many qualifications and training as they can and say yes to every opportunity. These were some of the insights offered by an industry panel at a careers event organised by CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders with Hays. Hosted at Hays’ Cheapside offices, the event saw numerous…
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Sustainable water management: CIOB chairs discussion
Industry experts and stakeholders gathered at Nottingham Trent University to address sustainable water management in new developments. Joining CIOB in conversation were the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Landscape Institute (LI). In a panel discussion chaired…
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Report highlights Welsh SME struggles
David Kirby, CIOB’s policy lead for Wales and author of the report, said: “With economic pressures like high inflation driving up material costs, an extremely competitive labour market, and persistent skills gaps in the sector, there is little surprise so many construction SMEs in Wales have experienced significant failures in recent years. View the original…
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2025: a year to advance your career with CIOB events
CIOB has a varied programme of events for 2025 (Image: Dreamstime.com) CIOB has designed a series of events and activities to inspire and support built environment professionals in advancing their careers – whatever stage they are at. These are created to inspire growth and development, from CPD to tailored support for company members. Aligned with…