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Act against terrorism: Increasing construction’s role
I attended a stakeholder meeting organised by Counter Terrorism Policing and the Home Office as part of their engagement with business, trade unions and professional bodies across the country to raise awareness of the government’s Prevent programme. The government’s Prevent programme is part of its four-pronged counter-terrorism strategy which also includes, Prepare, Pursue and Protect. It is aimed at preventing terrorism by using multi-agency safeguarding principles to identify people who are vulnerable and provide early intervention to prevent them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
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Construction Youth Trust
Construction Youth Trust is a charity whose aim is to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and discover a career in the construction and built environment sector.
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Our new report and next steps
I’m pleased that the launch of our new report, the Real Face of Construction, went well and I want to thank everyone who joined us at the launch event.
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UK construction shows its true social and economic value in CIOB report
The latest report from the Chartered Institute of Building puts the economic influence of the UK construction sector at almost double that of the officially recorded figures by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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How employers in construction can lead the way
As we enter our second year of action, Mates in Mind remain committed to empowering employers across the construction industry to be the change that is needed to improve mental wellbeing within the sector.
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CIOB responds to UK government’s announcement about a new points-based immigration system
The UK government has announced the introduction of an Immigration Bill to bring in a new points-based system for those wanting to work in the UK.
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Government of Malta supports CIOB drive to professionalise construction
How the booming construction economy in Malta ensures quality throughout its infrastructure is at the centre of discussions between the Government of Malta and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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The search is on for the UK's finest construction manager
One of the 2020 highlights of the construction industry’s calendar kicks off this month with the CIOB’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards now open for nominations.
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CIOB response to the appointment of a new Minister of State for Housing
Following yesterday’s reshuffle the Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing.
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The Global Student Challenge
Reaching the finals was most definitely a goal for the team as it shows any employer you have that special edge from other graduate CVs.
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CIOB responds to latest UK construction output figures
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest data on construction output and UK gross domestic product (GDP) for Quarter 4 (October to December) 2019.
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Chartered Building Companies/Consultancies (CBC) Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
CBC membership subscription fees and costs have been reviewed for 2020 and beyond and as a result, we are looking to increase some fees over the next three years that in accordance with our Royal Charter, will require an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) before implementation.