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Journey to Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and beyond

CIOB Academic Membership: a route to quality and sustainability 10 years on!

The CIOB launched its academic membership pathway back in 2012 and 2022 marks its 10 year anniversary.

From Apprenticeship to Chartership

The CIOB has entered the degree apprenticeships market to raise the profile of apprenticeships and provide reassurance to employers that apprenticeship reform and end-point assessment is a positive change.

In the Limelight: Mandatory CPD

One of the main aims of the CIOB’s Corporate Plan (2020 to 2023) is to lead a cultural shift towards professionalism in construction. This has resulted in the establishment of a Working Group within the Professional Standards Committee whose remit is to develop a mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy, with a specific focus on ethical behaviour.

Construction. Can we change and learn?

As lecturers and educators, you have an important role to play in fostering a new culture and I would urge you to instil a sense of responsibility and professionalism in your graduates. You have a key role to play in changing the industry and creating a culture of openness, collaboration and learning.

Building Safety - What's next for the Building Safety Programme

Volunteering as a magistrate

The Cost of Living Crisis and its Effect on Rural Wales

Queen’s Speech 2022: What Bills are set to have an impact on the built environment?

Resisting the Tyranny of Low Expectations

NI Assembly Election - what do the results mean for the built environment?

The 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election was held on 5 May 2022. It elected 90 members to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Get Involved with the CIOB

As a member of the CIOB, there are loads of ways for you to get involved. Whether that’s by attending one of our events, becoming a trustee or mentoring a young professional, you can have a real impact as a CIOB member.