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    RIBA, RICS and the CIOB call on Government to revise sprinkler requirements

    The Royal Institute of British Architects, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the CIOB have signed a statement calling on the Government to require installation of sprinklers in all new and converted residential buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools and care home buildings of 11m in height or above.

    April 3, 2019

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    Be the voice of the CIOB for the BRAC

    This month, the UK government announced that they will be seeking seven new members for the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) and it would be great to see CIOB members take up the opportunity.

    March 11, 2019

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    Balance for Better: Be the change you want to see

    For International Women’s Day, we spoke with one group of women who are being the change they want to see in the construction industry. Novus is our network of young construction professionals, and our Novus Group in Manchester are challenging the status quo with a committee where, for the first time, the majority are women.

    March 8, 2019

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    Balance for Better: Making way for women in construction

    Growing up, I always had an exposure to the construction industry as my father worked as a contractor in London and ‘daddy day-care’ meant weekends were spent on site, getting stuck in, though I’m not always sure how much I was helping! The camaraderie mixed with the variety of work on site really appealed to my younger and inquisitive self.

    March 7, 2019

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    Balance for Better: Why lack of diversity is an issue for everyone

    Having spent so many years campaigning for equality, both as trade union official and now also as Chair of the CIOB Diversity Special Interest Group, there can possibly be no greater honour than being asked to write a blog for International Womens’ Day. Over the years, the lack of understanding of what an inclusive work place means and looks like never ceases to irritate me. An organisation can have all the policies in the world but that doesn’t make things equal, in fact they often hide behind the policies as an excuse for inactivity.

    March 5, 2019

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    Balance for Better: All backgrounds lead to construction

    I became a member of the CIOB in 2009 because I recognised that being part of a professional body would give me the opportunity to make the industry I love, and have dedicated my career to, even better.

    March 4, 2019

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    Why my construction career is worth its weight in gold

    I have worked in construction for 16 years now, since graduating from Brighton University in 2002. I’ve always worked hard, tried to go the ‘extra mile’ and I’ve always taken pride in my work. Now, as a project manager, I find myself leading construction projects and I have to pinch myself sometimes to remind myself that I’m in a great position and I’m fortunate enough to enjoy going to work. I pride myself on my professionalism and believe strongly that whatever the technical difficulties of a project, the foundation for success lies in relationships: with client, user, the community and the supply chain.

    February 25, 2019

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    Invest in getting estimates right

    Estimating is the earliest stage of involvement a contractor has on a construction project. Despite often being the shortest phase, it sets the whole scene for the rest of the project. If you get it wrong, you live with the consequences for the rest of the project, making it vital to get right first time.

    February 18, 2019

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