Tag: CIOB

  • Report highlights Welsh SME struggles

    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…

  • Caroline Gumble steps down as CIOB CEO

    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.…

  • 2025: a year to advance your career with CIOB events

    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…