Category: Opinion
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a new chapter for black professionals in the built environment
In an industry as vast and vital as construction, leadership should reflect the diverse talent that drives it forward. Yet, for too long, black construction professionals have been underrepresented at the highest levels, within construction professional bodies and as decision-makers within the built environment. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Trans colleagues: you are welcome at CIOB
Following recent backlashes for the trans community in the UK and abroad, Caroline Gumble emphasises the importance of showing allyship with LGBTQ+ colleagues. I’ve always regarded having a CM column as a privilege. In recognising the responsibility that comes with that, I have mainly focused on writing about the achievements of our members and key…
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‘A trained specialist is the key to ensuring quality and safe fitness for purpose’
Michael Hawkyard FCIOB: ‘A further remedy a creditor may wish to consider is the issue of a statutory demand’ (Image: Dreamstime.com) A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. ‘Our main contractor client is withholding payments. What can we do?’ This contract clinic…
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How developers can use incentives to build water-efficient homes
“The second point, which links closely to this, is customer demand, or a lack of. Home buyers have long been wise to the benefits of buying a home that is energy efficient, as energy saving is far more widely talked about than water saving, so buyers demand developers have this high on their agendas. They…
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Why increased construction investment will kickstart growth
To put a spotlight on the energy sector, the focus on net zero is likely to drive further nuclear and offshore wind activity, which is already gaining strength. The final investment decision on Sizewell C is expected in June. Additionally, a target of 43-50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 has been set by the energy secretary,…
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‘There is a skill deficit in quantity surveyors’
A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. Image: Dreamstime.com What can we do about the shortage of quantity surveyors? Ken Hubble MCIOB sent us a letter about an important challenge facing the industry and what he believes would fix it. From my…
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Setting a new standard for procurement competence
By setting the highest standards of procurement competence across the life cycle of a building and at all levels within the supply chain, the framework aims to address a key finding of Hackitt’s 2018 report, which identified that poor commercial and procurement practices in the years leading up to the Grenfell fire had driven a…
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Setting a new standard for procurement competence
By setting the highest standards of procurement competence across the life cycle of a building and at all levels within the supply chain, the framework aims to address a key finding of Hackitt’s 2018 report, which identified that poor commercial and procurement practices in the years leading up to the Grenfell fire had driven a…
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Construction must embrace digital to attract young talent
To bridge this gap, initiatives like hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship programmes and industry insights are essential. These efforts, such as CIOB’s inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, help young people see construction as a viable and fulfilling career choice. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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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!)…