Tag: CIOB
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It’s complicated: how Jenner Group thrives on delivering challenging projects
From Europe’s largest concrete roof in 1936 to a multi-storey suspended skate park in 2022, chartered company Jenner Group has a 150-year history of tackling complex projects. Nicky Roger reports F51 is the world’s first multi-storey skate park. Image: Jenner Group Whether it’s delivering an affordable housing complex on a tight budget or creating feats…
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Why CPD is essential to foster public trust in the construction industry
Institute members must be up to date with the latest regulations to ensure the highest standards in the built environment, writes Eddie Tuttle. Image: Dreamstime In the coming weeks, the CIOB’s policy and public affairs team will review the outcomes of party conference season, which is currently in full swing. We’ll also examine a forthcoming government…
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‘Small changes’ to Building Regs could make new homes more water efficient
The 12-week consultation, developed with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is looking at amending the current Building Regulations 2010 Part G2, which Defra said were “insufficient” to meet the challenges of housing delivery and water conservation. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Derby’s Friar Gate: tour the progress on regen project
CIOB is offering an exclusive site visit to Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby City Centre next month. Hosted by M Lambe Construction, Groundworks & Civil Engineering, the tour on 9 October will explore one of Derby’s most ambitious regeneration projects and discover how a Grade II-listed landmark is being transformed into a new community. …
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Experts to get granular on retrofit in East Midlands
Mike Siebert, gateway manager at Nottingham Trent University, will chair the session, joined by industry leaders including Steve Kemp of OpenPlan, Rebecca Reynolds of Equans UK & Ireland, Codrina Cretu of Nesta and Adam McPartland of Glancy Nicholls Architects. The half-day event combines a panel debate, audience discussion and Q&A, offering practical insights to help…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Oshia Rahmani
What was your favourite project to work on over the course of your apprenticeship? During my third placement I was working for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, based on site at Surrey Quays station. It was my first time on site, and I was really lucky to be working with a female graduate site engineer. Over the…
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Starter for 10: university challenges welcome new hubs to the CIOB regional student competition
Construction students will be competing against each other next month in two new CIOB Student Challenges. This seasoned CIOB event sees teams from various regional universities pitted against each other in a day spent working on a brief that is then presented to a judging panel of industry representatives, university staff and sponsors. Next month…
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Founder of Cube consultancy becomes CIOB chartered fellow
Chartered fellowship of CIOB has been independently benchmarked at master’s degree level and represents the highest grade of membership within the organisation, recognising an individual’s impact, experience and ability. It demonstrates to clients and colleagues across the industry a level of experience, knowledge and commitment to an ethical approach. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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BSI publishes ‘landmark’ inclusive PPE standard
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in #PPEthatfits, BSI, CIOB, diversity, Equality, Featured, health and safety, inclusion, People, PPEThe British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE. The standard – Provision of Inclusive PPE (BS 30417:2025) – aims to help support organisations or individuals involved in the purchase, provision or use of PPE. Earlier this year, BSI opened a public consultation to allow all stakeholders, including end users…
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CIOB president joins Acumine as board adviser
CIOB president Paul Gandy has become board adviser at Acumine, the business intelligence and data analytics consultancy. Acumine works with tier 1 contractors, including Kier, McLaren, Wates, Willmott Dixon, Sir Robert McAlpine and Tilbury Douglas (of which Gandy was chief executive for five years), and mid-tier contractors and consultants. Gandy will work closely with the…