Tag: CIOB
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CIOB and IOSH dutyholder event
Saul Humphrey, vice-president of CIOB, attended in support of the event, underlining the value of leadership involvement in promoting a safer, better-regulated industry. Also present were Sarah Laing and Sonia Short from CIOB and Liz Mills MBE, IOSH regional development manager. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Wates project engages CIOB members in Manchester
CIOB’s Manchester Hub and guests recently joined the Wates Group construction team to visit a residential development in Manchester. The development, at Rodney Street, Ancoats, will include 119 apartments spread across two buildings – a mix of 28 one-bed and 91 two-bed homes – alongside 10 townhouses. Members were particularly interested to hear about the…
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CIOB reaffirms commitment to EDI
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the built environment sector. The new agreement has been signed by eight professional bodies from the sector and follows the original three-year MoU signed in April 2022 by CIOB, the Institution…
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Diary dates: what’s on in June
Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime 5 June, 10am-12pm, Birmingham This site visit, hosted by Winvic, will explore the ongoing works at Crown Place, Birmingham. This 33-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) on an compact city-centre site, is a showcase of modern methods of construction (MMC) and cutting-edge technology. The innovative…
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Trans colleagues: you are welcome at CIOB
Following recent backlashes for the trans community in the UK and abroad, Caroline Gumble emphasises the importance of showing allyship with LGBTQ+ colleagues. I’ve always regarded having a CM column as a privilege. In recognising the responsibility that comes with that, I have mainly focused on writing about the achievements of our members and key…
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CIOB introduces ‘digital badges’ for members
CIOB has launched a digital badging scheme that will allow its members, fellows and technical members to showcase their professional competence in a modern, verifiable format. The technology, powered by Credly, is part of the institute’s push to support members in a digital-first construction industry and promote modern professionalism. It is the first major professional…
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CIOB Awards 2025: Renovation & Restoration
Gold Winner: Jason Hunt MCIOB, Willmott Dixon Project: Bristol BeaconScope: Renovation and transformation of Grade II-listed building into a concert hall and performance hub, completed in 235 weeks Client: Bristol City Council Value: £95m Project director Jason Hunt’s solutions-focused leadership, risk insight and determination overcame major historic defects on this ambitious project. These ranged from poorly executed previous…
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CIOB Awards 2025: High Rise Accommodation
Gold Award Winner: David John MCIOB, Willmott Dixon Construction Project: Millwrights Place and Coopers Court, Bristol Scope: Construction of 15-storey and 10-storey blocks with 297 apartments, completed in 168 weeks Client: Cubex Land Value: £57m Handing over a defect-free residential tower is notoriously difficult. David John not only managed the feat, on time and to budget, but delivered…
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CIOB Awards 2025: Healthcare
Gold Award Winner: Dean Williams, Kier Construction Project: Singleton Hospital, SwanseaScope: Replacement of front facade, completed in 155 weeks Client: Swansea Bay University Health Board/Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe Value: £11m Dean Williams was brought in as operational lead two-thirds of the way through the project, bringing a fresh approach to phased facade replacement. Drawing on lessons learned…
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CIOB Awards 2025: Low Rise Accommodation
Gold Award Winner: Graham Potts, Kier Construction Project: Marylebone Square, London W1Scope: Construction of 79 apartments in nine-storey block, completed in 158 weeks Client: Concord London Value: £124m A constrained site in central London, the entire footprint taken up by the building itself, and surrounded by busy roads, schools and commercial premises, posed a tough construction challenge. This…