News & Blogs

Job quality in the Irish construction sector

Wednesday 21 April sees the launch of the report that examines the state of play in Ireland’s construction workforce. We have partnered with TASC to produce 'Job quality in the Irish construction sector’ the first data-driven study of its kind to be published in Ireland.

Announcing the CIOB’s manifesto for Wales

With the 2021 Welsh election fast approaching, to elect sixty members to the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament), the CIOB Wales Hub have published a manifesto setting our vision for the built environment in Wales.

Statement

Prince Philip was involved in many charities, mainly those reflecting his special interests in technological research, conservation of the environment and engineering and construction. He was an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, an award presented to him in 1958.

Investors In People award CIOB silver accreditation

CIOB has been awarded the We Invest In People Silver accreditation by Investors in People.

How a coaching management style can change the industry from the ground up

After months of research and planning, we’re excited to open enrolment for a unique new management course for young construction professionals delivered via the CIOB Academy, called “Coach for Results”.

A new CIOB Technical Information Sheet on Building Conservation - for everybody

Actions required to tackle climate change has highlighted the importance of retaining existing buildings as an option to the construction of new ones. This necessitates an ever-increasing need for the construction sector to be much better equipped in caring for, adapting, and retrofitting existing buildings, with the biggest challenge concerning traditionally constructed ones and that is why this new Technical Information Sheet is so important.

Improving the energy efficiency of our homes

The Environmental Audit Committee has published the findings of its latest inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes, concluding that improving energy efficiency provides a huge opportunity to develop supply chains, provide jobs across the UK and reach net zero by 2050. We take a look at the challenges of retrofitting the UK's existing housing stock, and what can be done to help deliver a retrofit programme on a national scale.

CIOB and CWIC launch virtual reality construction experience for students

CIOB) and CWIC have launched a virtual reality experience aimed at aiding construction education for students.

International construction management certification launched by CIOB

CIOB announces first global student festival

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced its first student festival.

Defining Construction Management

More than a decade ago, CIOB Past President John Bale and the late Past President Li Shirong set about defining what construction management is. CIOB felt it was time to reinforce those early messages contained in the previous definition.

CIOB responds to construction output figures

CIOB has responded to today’s construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics.