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An interview with young professionals
Each year the CIOB run the Sir Ian Dixon Scholarship, which is a one-year research scholarship on the subject of construction management. This year’s recipients, Alex Stephens and George Holder, are both new to construction, with less than 6 years in the industry between them. For National Careers Week 2018, they sat down to tell the CIOB how they’ve ended up pursuing a career in construction.
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All routes lead to construction
From my accidental start in a building surveyor's office to a fulfilling 25-year career in construction, I've discovered an industry rich with opportunities for anyone passionate about creating change and leaving a lasting impact.
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Managing time critical for big project success, reveals the CIOB
New best practice guide sets new standard for time management in building and civil engineering projects in the latest publication from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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Smaller companies can take on the CMYA
I discovered the Construction Manager of the Year Awards (CMYA) back when I was a student and decided then that one day I would apply, and one day I would win. Throughout my career the award has been at the back of mind but I wanted to wait to find that moment where I felt worthy of it.
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Eye on the prize: Construction photograph towers over the competition to win prestigious title
After a record 5,000 votes were cast online, the winner of this year’s Art of Building photography competition has been announced as Mehmet Yasa, a professional photographer from Turkey, for his stunning photograph Eye of the Tower.
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Caring for our construction community
January can feel like a tough month for most of us. After the excitement of the Christmas and New Year holiday, where we might’ve filled ourselves with mince pies and turkey surrounded by loved ones, we suddenly find ourselves back in the real world and back to work. That is, if we are fortunate enough to be employed.
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Construction scholars present evidence of the changing landscape of the industry
Implementing innovation and delivering new technologies were the topics of focus at the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) scholarship presentation last night.
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CIOB support for New Homes Ombudsman inquiry
The Chartered Institute of Building has voiced support for the formation of a New Homes Ombudsman.
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CIOB signs conservation construction agreement in China
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed an agreement with a Chinese organisation for joint development of heritage construction skills.
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CIOB invites the world to choose its favourite photograph of the built environment
The built environment’s biggest international photography competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, opens for voting today with 12 finalists in the running for the £3,500 cash prize.
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Cyber advice for CIOB members
If you hold any sensitive client, employee or supplier data, you could be at risk of a cyber-attack and data breach. A recent survey by Hiscox insurance found that 51% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber-attack in the past 12 months. Although large organisations such as the NHS attack make the headlines, it’s the threat to small and medium businesses which could have devastating consequences.
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CIOB Extends deadline for call for evidence into construction quality
Today (30 November 2017) the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced that the deadline for its call for evidence into construction quality has been extended by two weeks to Friday 15 December 2017. The call for evidence, accessible at www.ciob.org/quality, comes from the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission, set up earlier this year in response to a number of high-profile failings in construction quality both in the UK and internationally.
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