Tag: CIOB
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more work to be done despite ‘positive shift’
Daisie Barnett, policy development manager at CIOB, said there has been a clear, positive shift in the amount of mental health support construction companies offer to their employees since the pandemic. She added: “Our research shows more than 75% of employees have been encouraged to get involved with awareness events like Mental Health Awareness Week,…
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Dublin modular school impresses CIOB CEO
The school spans 3,600 sq m over two floors and comprises 24 classrooms, as well as a library, multi-use group recreational space, a special education needs wing and cutting-edge amenities. The first of its kind in Ireland, the project was completed within 18 months from start to finish. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Constructionarium and CIOB co-host groundbreaking school visit
The event, at Constructionarium’s site in the grounds of the National Construction College campus at Bircham Newton in Norfolk, gave students the opportunity to explore career options in the sector and engage with higher education students and industry professionals, while gaining hands-on experience. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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North East students shine at challenge
A record number of students took part in the North East Hub 2025 Student Challenge in March. Thirteen teams entered the competition, taking on a project assignment designed by North East Hub committee member Shaun Henderson MCIOB and his employer TSA Riley. Teams from Hartlepool College, Gateshead College, Middlesbrough College and New College Durham were…
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Magic, awards and political impressions at Maidstone annual dinner
Ella Standen, assistant site manager at BAM, was announced the winner of the Emerging Talent Award. She demonstrated passion and self-initiative, with a drive to go above and beyond the expectations of her company. The two Highly Commended awards were presented to Finley Emmott and Grace Poll, both management trainees from Apex Contractors. View the…
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Steelworks forges ahead with expansion
Sheffield Forgemasters dates back as far as the 1750s, when it started as a small blacksmith’s forge and has grown into a company that is associated with some of the most famous steel industry names, including English Steel, Firth Brown, British Steel and River Don Castings. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Cambridge lecture 2025 – Construction Management
They will be joined by: Dr Brian Sheil, director of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke associate professor in construction engineering; Peter Sillett, performance coach and operations director, Coaching Cultural Solutions; and James Richards, survey manager, Benchmark Surveys. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Manchester Hub chair supports BuildForce veteran into chartership
Chair of CIOB Manchester Hub Leigh Renshaw FCIOB is supporting a participant in the BuildForce initiative on his route to chartership. BuildForce supports armed service leavers, veterans and the military spousal community to transition to trade and professional careers in construction. CIOB worked with BuildForce in 2016 to identify parallels between the armed forces and…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: ‘construction’s carbon footprint is a big issue’
Abbie Griffiths is an apprentice engineer and Level 4 construction site supervisor, at Tilbury Douglas. Abbie Griffiths, Tilbury Douglas What is one piece of advice you would give to someone enrolling onto a construction apprenticeship? To try and do a placement and not necessarily pick an industry category. If, say, you have chosen QS, also…
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CIOB Conservation Conference 2025: A celebration of creativity
Construction work is often perceived as analytical, meticulous and systematic. Whether it involves design precision, measuring quantities of materials or project management, it is a sequence-based series of activities. While all these are essential to good building conservation, you may think it’s the last place to look for creativity or individual, unique approaches. View the…