Category: CIOB
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CIOB has ‘much to gain’ from government’s AI strategy
CIOB says any AI deployment must be ethical and have ahuman-centric approach. Justin Stanton reports. Image: Blackboard373 | Dreamstime.com The CIOB Innovation Advisory Panel has welcomed the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) plans, announced in January. The 50-point AI Opportunities Action Plan seeks to make the UK a global leader in AI and includes recommendations for a national data…
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CIOB Art of Building winners announced
Saul Townsend, head of communications at CIOB, said: “This year, we are delighted to recognise two outstanding winners. Roman Robroek’s evocative image of an abandoned school in Italy, which earned him the Public Choice Award, beautifully highlights the quiet elegance and historical significance of old buildings. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB reveals Construction Manager of the Year Awards shortlist
Name Category Company Simon Bywater Commercial & Leisure Willmot Dixon Jason Elphick Commercial & Leisure Willmot Dixon Alex Heath Commerical & Leisure Willmott Dixon Connor McMahon Commercial & Leisure McAleer & Rushe Graham Mercer Commercial & Leisure Skanska UK Jason Sims Commercial & Leisure Caddick Construction Dillon Siva Commercial & Leisure Willmott Dixon Fraser Tanner…
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Industry experts deliver careers advice in West Yorkshire
Enhance Your Career, which is now in its second year, included participation from the Association for Project Management, the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) and the Institute of Leadership (InstL), as well as industry partners Elexion, Gleeds, Hawkswell Kilvington, Michael Dyson Associates, Morgan Sindall, Promoting Construction…
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CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders spearheads two career events
When faced with rejection, young professionals should persevere, get as many qualifications and training as they can and say yes to every opportunity. These were some of the insights offered by an industry panel at a careers event organised by CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders with Hays. Hosted at Hays’ Cheapside offices, the event saw numerous…
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Sustainable water management: CIOB chairs discussion
Industry experts and stakeholders gathered at Nottingham Trent University to address sustainable water management in new developments. Joining CIOB in conversation were the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Landscape Institute (LI). In a panel discussion chaired…
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Report highlights Welsh SME struggles
David Kirby, CIOB’s policy lead for Wales and author of the report, said: “With economic pressures like high inflation driving up material costs, an extremely competitive labour market, and persistent skills gaps in the sector, there is little surprise so many construction SMEs in Wales have experienced significant failures in recent years. View the original…
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Caroline Gumble steps down as CIOB CEO
The changes that Caroline Gumble brought about at the CIOB became apparent so quickly that I wrote to congratulate her just a few months after her arrival. To my surprise, she responded immediately, and I remember well the conversation we had about challenges in the construction industry in general and in professional institutions in particular.…
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2025: a year to advance your career with CIOB events
CIOB has a varied programme of events for 2025 (Image: Dreamstime.com) CIOB has designed a series of events and activities to inspire and support built environment professionals in advancing their careers – whatever stage they are at. These are created to inspire growth and development, from CPD to tailored support for company members. Aligned with…