Tag: CIOB
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Diary dates: highlights of the CIOB calendar for January 2026
A round-up of CIOB events across the UK next month Image: Dreamstime Are Your Site Conversations Costing You More Than You Think? 20 January, 12pm-1pm, online Rework is one of the construction industry’s most costly and persistent problems – often hidden behind tight deadlines, fragmented communication and complex subcontractor chains. This expert panel in partnership…
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CIOB landmark conference sets the tone for regional growth in north east
Construction professionals in the North East were challenged to embrace their role in driving social value, sustainability and innovation earlier this month (November) when CIOB President Paul Gandy FCIOB delivered the keynote presentation at CIOB’s inaugural North East Construction Conference. Held at Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead the event brought together leading professionals,…
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Colemans CEO joins CIOB Sustainability Advisory Panel
Having Mark on our advisory panel will help further our work to move sustainability higher up the built environment industry’s agenda and make sure much-needed development can happen with minimal impact on the natural world.” The appointment also adds to the growing sustainability expertise within Colemans. Earlier this year, assistant project manager, Titus Akpan was…
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Autumn budget: CIOB warns of challenges faced by SMEs
“As a sector made primarily of SMEs (more than 99% of the UK construction industry are SMEs), many companies are already struggling with rising costs and a dwindling workforce,” said Eddie Tuttle, director of policy, research and external affairs at CIOB. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Late payments: CIOB backs hard cap on time for invoices to be paid
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has said it supports a hard cap on the time allowed for invoices to be paid or disputed to end poor payment practices in the industry. In its response to the government consultation on late payments, CIOB also backed “financial consequences” for those who ignore the rules, as well…
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Calling all construction clients – take the CIOB/CM client survey
The survey supports the CIOB client strategy, which aims to strengthen collaboration and understanding between clients and the wider construction industry. By capturing up-to-date insight into client priorities and challenges, the results will help inform CIOB policy and guide best practice across the sector. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Landmark suicide prevention guidance launched
The first British standard dedicated to addressing the risk of suicide and its impact in the workplace has been published. The standard – BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace – has been published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). It aims to provide employers with practical and evidence-based recommendations to help plan for, respond to and support…
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Former Clarion director to chair CIOB’s client steering group
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has appointed Ayo Allu FCIOB as the new chair of its client steering group. Allu has been a CIOB client champion and a member of the steering group since 2023 and works as a principal consultant at AAA Project Services. Ayo Allu FCIOB will take over the role in…
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CIOB backs Code for Construction Product Information
Amanda Long, chief executive of CPI, the independent not-for-profit organisation set up to manage the CCPI, said: “I am delighted that CIOB has joined as a CCPI organisation associate. This is a vital community we are building that supports the transformation of the industry to a place where product information and marketing is clear, accessible,…
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Is cultural safety the missing ingredient in building safety? Meet the CIOB Paul Dockerill Award 2025
“Let’s continue to engage, collaborate and listen. Let’s continue to do the right thing, keep people safe, and embed continuous improvement with respect at every level,” he said. “Most of all, let’s put people first and work to inspire future generations to see building safety management and fire engineering as noble duties, not just technical…