Category: CIOB
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CIOB introduces ‘digital badges’ for members
CIOB has launched a digital badging scheme that will allow its members, fellows and technical members to showcase their professional competence in a modern, verifiable format. The technology, powered by Credly, is part of the institute’s push to support members in a digital-first construction industry and promote modern professionalism. It is the first major professional…
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How is construction addressing the mental health crisis?
“When I was at the [workplace mental health and wellbeing] Make a Difference (MAD) conference, we talked a lot about mental health in infrastructure,” says Catling, who has worked with infrastructure contractors and now has her own consultancy, ThinkOTB. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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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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more work to be done despite ‘positive shift’
Daisie Barnett, policy development manager at CIOB, said there has been a clear, positive shift in the amount of mental health support construction companies offer to their employees since the pandemic. She added: “Our research shows more than 75% of employees have been encouraged to get involved with awareness events like Mental Health Awareness Week,…
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Dublin modular school impresses CIOB CEO
The school spans 3,600 sq m over two floors and comprises 24 classrooms, as well as a library, multi-use group recreational space, a special education needs wing and cutting-edge amenities. The first of its kind in Ireland, the project was completed within 18 months from start to finish. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Constructionarium and CIOB co-host groundbreaking school visit
The event, at Constructionarium’s site in the grounds of the National Construction College campus at Bircham Newton in Norfolk, gave students the opportunity to explore career options in the sector and engage with higher education students and industry professionals, while gaining hands-on experience. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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North East students shine at challenge
A record number of students took part in the North East Hub 2025 Student Challenge in March. Thirteen teams entered the competition, taking on a project assignment designed by North East Hub committee member Shaun Henderson MCIOB and his employer TSA Riley. Teams from Hartlepool College, Gateshead College, Middlesbrough College and New College Durham were…
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Magic, awards and political impressions at Maidstone annual dinner
Ella Standen, assistant site manager at BAM, was announced the winner of the Emerging Talent Award. She demonstrated passion and self-initiative, with a drive to go above and beyond the expectations of her company. The two Highly Commended awards were presented to Finley Emmott and Grace Poll, both management trainees from Apex Contractors. View the…
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Steelworks forges ahead with expansion
Sheffield Forgemasters dates back as far as the 1750s, when it started as a small blacksmith’s forge and has grown into a company that is associated with some of the most famous steel industry names, including English Steel, Firth Brown, British Steel and River Don Castings. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Cambridge lecture 2025 – Construction Management
They will be joined by: Dr Brian Sheil, director of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke associate professor in construction engineering; Peter Sillett, performance coach and operations director, Coaching Cultural Solutions; and James Richards, survey manager, Benchmark Surveys. View the original article and our Inspiration here