CIOB diary: what’s on in November and December

Attendees will have the chance to put questions to the panel. Speakers are Nicola Markall FCIOB Workforce Planning Director with Sir Robert McAlpine; Peter Dawber, Chartered Building Engineer who serves as Chair of a number of academic, industry and professional boards at a regional, national and international level as well as member of various influential committees; and Kris Zakrzewski MCIOB, senior project manager at Colorminium and Envoy Projects, holding principal contractor competency certification for all buildings including higher risk buildings and also serves on industry committees and steering groups.

Discover how University of West England’s Bristol’s Purdown View is setting a new benchmark for sustainable student accommodation. As the UK’s largest certified Passivhaus development, this £80m project delivers 900 net-zero rooms, combining cutting-edge design, wellbeing-focused spaces, and groundbreaking energy performance. Join us to explore how this game-changing model is shaping the future of university estates and scalable, fossil fuel-free living.

Join the CIOB at Edinburgh Dungeon: networking, immersive history, spooky fun, and great connections. Step into The Edinburgh Dungeon and experience 70 minutes of live-action storytelling, eerie special effects, and terrifyingly good fun – all while mingling with fellow graduates across the built environment sector.