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Quality Implementation Group 2020/2021 Review – Summary on Standards and Training

In June 2017, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) responded to a number of high-profile failures of quality in the construction industry by establishing a Commission of Past Presidents to investigate the issue of quality and what needed to be done to improve it.

CIOB Standards, Qualifications & the Building Safety Bill

With the Building Safety bill passing through parliament, the CIOB education department is busier than ever working on qualifications, standards and competencies.

CIOB responds to third consecutive drop in construction output

CIOB has responded to the Office for National Statistics' construction output data for July 2021.

Tackling modern slavery needs to remain a priority

The construction sector employs both skilled and unskilled workers, and migrants working on site and on short-term contarcts can be a target for modern slavery.

CIOB responds to Newsnight's report: ‘Trapped: the UK’s Building Safety Crisis'

CIOB has responded to Newsnight's report: ‘Trapped: the UK’s Building Safety Crisis' from 02.09.21.

Novus Transition to CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders – Where are we now?

A few months ago, we introduced you to the Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders project and looked at what had sparked this transition. 

Bacon Review: A step in the right direction

Deep dive into Richard Bacon MP's 'Independent review into scaling up self-build and custom housebuilding: report'.

Leading advocate for women in construction appointed Vice President of CIOB

CIOB responds to skills strategy for Northern Ireland

CIOB has responded to the Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland: Skills for a 10x Economy consultation.

Rising stars of construction industry and brand new categories shortlists announced

CIOB responds to CITB Mental Health and Wellbeing report

CIOB has responded to the CITB's latest report 'Mental Health and Wellbeing in Construction'.