Category: News
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Congratulations to new CIOB members and fellows
More than 90 construction professionals were welcomed into the CIOB Community in September as new chartered members (MCIOBs), Fellows, TechCIOBs and a new Chartered Building Company in a ceremony at Drapers Hall in London. Morning graduation NEW FELLOWS Adam ChrichtonNicola CollasPaloma HermosoWilliam Smith NEW MEMBERS Roqaya Abou KlaibAdebusola AteloyeBen BennettJose Antonio Berrio Fernandez-CaballeroDavid CallawayMarc CobbyLouis…
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Competition watchdog secures £100m from housebuilders following probe
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted binding commitments from seven major UK housebuilders, bringing an end to an investigation into suspected collusion in the housing market. The companies – Barratt Redrow, Bellway, Berkeley, Bloor, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry – have collectively agreed to pay £100m to support affordable housing programmes across the…
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Building owner fined £50,000 after ignoring high-rise fire safety warning
Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a company for failing to comply with an improvement notice relating to fire safety measures in a residential high-rise. Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd, the company responsible for Centenary Plaza on Holliday Street, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice during sentencing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 16…
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Roofers can become chartered through new scheme
James Talman, NFRC’s CEO, added: “This collaboration with CIOB gives our members a unique opportunity to gain chartered status through a programme designed specifically for their expertise. It’s a significant step forward in recognising roofing as a professional discipline in its own right.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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In pictures | The best images from October
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in BAM, Bobcat, Costain, Eden Project, Edge, environment, Featured, HS2, JCB, Mace, mental health, Nature, News, Plant & machinery, Sustainability, TBMs, Tunnels, WellbeingA round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Edge Edge London Bridge reaches new heights Edge has announced the topping out of its new 27-storey office development in London. The project is being delivered by Mace as main contractor and is due for completion in 2026. Located adjacent to London…
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Skanska Launches Construction Management Building Blocks Program in Atlanta
Skanska launches its Construction Management Building Blocks (CMBB) program in Atlanta, expanding the award-winning initiative to more than two dozen local small businesses. The free coaching and education program helps small, minority- and women-owned construction firms strengthen operations, grow capacity and position themselves for long-term success. “The CMBB program accelerates our relationship building with small…
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RYBAK Development Selected to Lead Key Housing Project on Coney Island West
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has selected RYBAK Development to lead the next phase of Coney Island West, transforming an 80,000-square-foot lot on Surf Avenue into Tilyou Towers—a 505-unit mixed-income development that includes 25% affordable housing. Designed by IMC Architecture, the project will replace existing surface parking with a new structured garage…
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Pfluger Architects Designs San Jacinto College’s New Biotechnology
San Jacinto College, in partnership with Pfluger Architects, has opened its new Center for Biotechnology at the North Houston Generation Park campus—an innovative 10,000-square-foot facility creating career pathways for skilled professionals in one of the fastest-growing industries. The center provides experiential learning with access to cutting-edge resources and immersive training environments designed to prepare students…
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Public infrastructure fuels surge in construction pipeline values
The total value of published UK construction projects has more than doubled from £11bn in Q2 to £25bn in Q3 this year, according to a new report by procurement services firm Constructionline. The 127% value increase has been driven by significant new public infrastructure investments, with education, energy and health projects accounting for the largest…
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Awaab’s Law: ‘act now’ to meet new requirements
From 27 October 2025, social landlords are legally obliged to investigate and remedy issues reported by their tenants within fixed time limits. Awaab’s Law focuses on damp, mould and other emergency hazards. Image: Atom Social landlords and contractors “must act now” to ensure their systems, training and resources meet the new legal duties introduced by…