Tag: CIOB
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Construction must embrace real diversity if it wants change
Commitment to modern professionalism and an inclusive approach will be necessary to meet society’s evolving needs, writes Caroline Gumble. CIOB’s plan includes a focus on measures to encourage a more representative workforce Our virtual Members’ Forum meeting a few weeks ago was a great opportunity to share updates on the progress of our corporate plan…
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Mandatory building safety CPDs for CIOB members
“Starting with the current CPD cycle that began on 1 January 2025, all CIOB members are required to undertake CPD in building safety, to remain up to date with the latest developments and regional regulations,” said Ros Thorpe, CIOB director of education and standards. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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New members celebrate at graduation ceremonies
FellowsSteffan BattleLyndsey CannReza Ravandi MembersYemi AkintundeDandonald AlahirahEamonn BarrettGeorge BorgJoe BrazillGabriel CindeaAdam CordreyPaul DerouichJamie DuncanKarol GarstkaJo-Anne GiannakellisDe Bono Ricardas GrabauskasTemitope IdowuHayel KhazaalChris LambHong ManLucy MarshallMartin McBrideHarvey MessengerDariusz MilerStewart O’BrienSteve PaskinsScott PayneLinsey PetersonDan PrattLauren RadcliffeRajen RaghwaniChris Sawyer Tim SimmonsMark SmedleyKatherine StopsThomasTheakstoneAndrewThompsonKristoffWasenczukPaul WoodMark Wood New company memberInvvu Construction Consultants New technical membersAbbi Bird View the original article and…
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CIOB apprentice of the month: Brent Richardson
The Level 4 construction design and build technician, BDW Trading – Barratt, talks about apprenticeships, technological advances and his favourite project. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone enrolling onto a construction apprenticeship? Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You will never be bothering anyone by showing interest to learn – in fact…
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Take part in CIOB’s mental health survey
CIOB is seeking insights from construction professionals on mental health and how organisations are addressing it. The survey is anonymous and only takes a few minutes to complete: https://brnw.ch/21wP7FB This research updates the Institute’s 2020 report on mental health in construction, available at: https://brnw.ch/21wP7FA The post Take part in CIOB’s mental health survey appeared first…
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Consultancy celebrates five-year milestone with software launch
Cube, which celebrated its fifth anniversary as it launched the software, became a CIOB chartered construction management consultancy in 2021. Over the past five years founders Nicola Slater and Mark Johnston MCIOB have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB member in New Year Honours list
Simbo, pictured, set up the built environment membership network for ethnic minority representation, and is a working group member at CIOB’s external affairs advisory board. He was a finalist at the 2022 CIOB Awards in the EDI individual award category. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Bremner to make an impression at Kent’s construction dinner and awards
The Maidstone Hub is hosting its popular annual dinner and awards on 6 March. Held at the Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Bearsted, the black-tie dinner gives an opportunity to network with leaders of the southeast’s building environment sector in a social setting. This year’s guest speaker is Rory Bremner, the impressionist, comedian,…
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‘EDI means different things to different people’
Do one-size-fits-all EDI approaches work in a global construction context? Dr Florence Phua FCIOB talks about her research on this issue. Tell us about the research you have been working on The new research questions the way we understand and implement EDI frameworks in an international construction industry context, and argues that the conventional approach…
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Caroline Gumble appointed CEO of professional engineering institution
Caroline Gumble has been appointed CEO of the Welding Institute. She will join the professional engineering body on 7 July after she steps down as CEO of the Chartered Institute of Building, which she led since 2019. Before her tenure at CIOB, Gumble had an extensive business transformation career within the engineering industry, both in…