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CIOB comments on new apprenticeship levy
As the government unveils plans to boost the number of quality apprenticeships and introduce an apprenticeship levy, the Chartered Institute of Building provides its reaction to today's announcement.
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CIOB announces line up of this year’s finest construction managers
For almost 40 years the Construction Manager of the Year Awards, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, has recognised the UK’s finest and most talented construction managers
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Past President of the CIOB strengthens ties between industry and academia in Australia
Professor Ghassan Aouad as he addressed students at RMIT University in Melbourne Victoria.
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Members make their voices heard at CIOB Members' Forum
Members Forum provided a real opportunity for debate this year when a paper was presented on the direction of the development of the CIOB regional and local organisation.
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‘Construction managers make a difference to people they never meet’ says Chris Chivers, new CIOB President
Speaking at his inauguration in Cambridge the new CIOB President outlined his agenda for the year.
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CIOB shines a light on the dark side of construction
Today, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is launching a report which shines a light on the prevalence of human rights abuses in construction – in almost every corner of the globe.With an estimated 36 million enslaved people globally and modern slavery reported in 167 countries, the report, entitled: Modern Slavery: The Dark Side of Construction outlines the many forms of slavery and bonded labour that exist worldwide, and calls for a greater recognition of migrant workers. The report also seeks to highlight the plight made by millions of construction workers across the globe.
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CIOB talk construction and Bracknell regeneration with local MP
On Friday 17 July, the CIOB welcomed local MP, Dr Phillip Lee, to its Bracknell headquarters to discuss the work of the Institute, the ongoing regeneration of Bracknell town centre, and the socio-economic importance of the construction industry. Dr Phillip Lee MP was welcomed to the Institute by CIOB Chief Executive Chris Blythe and Vice President Paul Nash FCIOB.
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CIOB responds to BIS announcement on renewed Construction Leadership Council
As the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announces a renewal of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the Chartered Institute of Building provides its reaction.
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International Outstanding Achievement Awards
Now open for entry the awards recognise outstanding achievement across the diverse disciplines that exist in construction. From those setting in motion the procurement of a project, to business managers and health and safety experts, to those who manage the final structure and the range of talented individuals in between
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CIOB joins global coalition to unify construction measurement standards
This week the Chartered Institute of Building has joined over 30 professional bodies from across the globe to create the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) coalition.
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Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB
Last week, the Government confirmed within the Fixing the foundations productivity report its intention not to proceed with the zero carbon buildings policy, which was initially announced in 2007
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Students from Glasgow Caledonian University win CIOB Global Challenge
Team Saltire from Glasgow Caledonian University have won the second annual CIOB Global Student Challenge competition. They collected their award from outgoing CIOB President Professor Ghassan Aouad having beaten five other finalists to the award.
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