Category: CIOB
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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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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…
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Northern Ireland event inspires next generation
The next generation of construction workers in Northern Ireland were given a glimpse into the future at a Meet the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) event in January. More than 70 young people, from both schools and colleges, attended and the event at Europa Hotel in Belfast, which provided a unique platform for professionals and…
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Wessex & Channel Islands’ first student challenge proves a huge success
Wessex & Channel Islands Hub held its first student challenge recently, as a step forward in engaging students in further education within the construction industry. Recognising the success of global and national CIOB student challenges, the hub committee tailored an inspiring event to attract talented students. Leading the event planning was Daniel Cox, the hub…
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CIOB Student Festival brings together experts and academics
Speakers include: Rebecca Thompson, director of property at St Paul’s Cathedral and CIOB client champion; Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability; Amir Mahdiyar, senior researcher at the University of Central Florida; and graduate design manager with Kier Construction and 2024 CIOB Rising Star Award winner and Jessica Haskett. View the original article and our…
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Third of young would consider construction career, CIOB survey shows
However, CIOB said, if construction roles such as site managers, skilled trades, designers, architects and surveyors are excluded from careers advice provided in schools, young people will not take up construction apprenticeships and the skills gap will persist. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Diary dates – what’s on in March
Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime Maidstone Construction Professionals’ Dinner 2025 6-7 March, 7pm-12.30am, Bearsted, Kent The Maidstone Hub invites guests to join it at the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club in Bearsted for this annual prestigious black-tie dinner. The Maidstone annual dinner is always fully booked, with…
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Readers react to Caroline Gumble stepping down from CIOB
She has helped individuals to grow and develop, built collaborative links with other institutions, been unafraid to challenge where necessary and has consolidated CIOB as community of modern professionals committed to fulfilling the social value of the built environment. Thank you, Caroline, and all success in your next role.Sandi Rhys Jones OBE FCIOB View the…
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CIOB welcomes Institute of Roofing members following trade body’s dissolution
CIOB CEO, Caroline Gumble, said: “We have the broadest membership base of any professional body in the built environment. Often referred to as the integrated team, our members represent the vast array of disciplines needed to create, manage, and conserve our built world. View the original article and our Inspiration here