Tag: CIOB
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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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CIOB D&I Charter reaches 300 signatures
CIOB’s Diversity & Inclusion Charter has received over 300 corporate signatories since its launch in May last year. The charter includes five key commitments around leadership, transparency, culture, accountability and planning. After a company signs up, it will be invited to join CIOB’s Employers’ Forum on Diversity and Inclusion, a space to share challenges and…
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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
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Construction must embrace real diversity if it wants change
Commitment to modern professionalism and an inclusive approach will be necessary to meet society’s evolving needs, writes Caroline Gumble. CIOB’s plan includes a focus on measures to encourage a more representative workforce Our virtual Members’ Forum meeting a few weeks ago was a great opportunity to share updates on the progress of our corporate plan…
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Mandatory building safety CPDs for CIOB members
“Starting with the current CPD cycle that began on 1 January 2025, all CIOB members are required to undertake CPD in building safety, to remain up to date with the latest developments and regional regulations,” said Ros Thorpe, CIOB director of education and standards. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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New members celebrate at graduation ceremonies
FellowsSteffan BattleLyndsey CannReza Ravandi MembersYemi AkintundeDandonald AlahirahEamonn BarrettGeorge BorgJoe BrazillGabriel CindeaAdam CordreyPaul DerouichJamie DuncanKarol GarstkaJo-Anne GiannakellisDe Bono Ricardas GrabauskasTemitope IdowuHayel KhazaalChris LambHong ManLucy MarshallMartin McBrideHarvey MessengerDariusz MilerStewart O’BrienSteve PaskinsScott PayneLinsey PetersonDan PrattLauren RadcliffeRajen RaghwaniChris Sawyer Tim SimmonsMark SmedleyKatherine StopsThomasTheakstoneAndrewThompsonKristoffWasenczukPaul WoodMark Wood New company memberInvvu Construction Consultants New technical membersAbbi Bird View the original article and…
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CIOB apprentice of the month: Brent Richardson
The Level 4 construction design and build technician, BDW Trading – Barratt, talks about apprenticeships, technological advances and his favourite project. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone enrolling onto a construction apprenticeship? Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You will never be bothering anyone by showing interest to learn – in fact…