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David Stockdale FCIOB awarded honorary life membership
David was one of the first CIOB members to become a Chartered Environmentalist.
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Security in mind: How do you know what is sensitive or not?
The CIOB has teamed up with the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) to increase construction professionals' and engineers' security knowledge.
November 22, 2021
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What the 2021 Budget means for construction
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today (3 March) delivered his 2021 Budget, promising a three-part plan to protect jobs and livelihoods, strengthen public finances and begin to build the future economy and multiple measures intended to deliver the Government's 'build back better’ agenda. The CIOB policy team looks at what these measures will mean for the construction industry.
March 3, 2021
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The true social and economic value of construction - digging deeper into the data
In February, in what seems like a different world, we launched the Real Face of Construction 2020. The report looked broadly at the social and economic impact of construction and one aim was to illustrate the extent to which the built environment shapes the lives of everyone.
June 4, 2020
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Budget 2020: Invest in ‘smart’ construction, says CIOB
With just over a week until Rishi Sunak, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer’s, gives his first Budget, there is still little detail on what to expect.
March 4, 2020
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The Queen’s Speech and what it might mean for construction
On Monday [14 October] the Queen addressed parliament to outline the government’s policy priorities. This blog looks at some of the key issues faced by the construction sector covered in the speech.
October 18, 2019
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Members’ Forum Edinburgh 2019 – our highlights
This year’s event, as ever, was a great opportunity for many of us to catch-up with CIOB delegates and members and for them to network and have those informal catch-ups that we don’t always get time to have. While it’s true that conversation was not just confined to construction industry matters - the prospect of a new PM is inevitably going to be talked about - there was a great deal of CIOB activity to discuss and a hugely positive feeling about the Institute’s plans.
June 28, 2019
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From Silk Road to Silicon Road, How the Belt and Road Initiative Will Transform the Global Economy
The construction community coming together on an international scale is one opportunity to come from the largest infrastructure project the world has ever seen.
June 3, 2019
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British and migrant workers at risk of exploitation on UK construction sites, says CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building is urging UK contractors to face up to the significant human rights risks in their supply chains, with the launch of a new report that finds both British and foreign workers at risk of exploitation.
May 14, 2018
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Education and skills critical as CIOB responds to Chancellor's Budget
As the Chancellor Philip Hammond MP delivers his 2017 Budget, the Chartered Institute of Building provides its reaction to today’s headline announcements affecting construction and the built environment.
March 8, 2017
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CIOB and Stronger Together launch toolkit to help construction industry tackle modern slavery
A best practice toolkit to help the construction industry tackle modern slavery in its global supply chains has been launched today (16 February 2017) by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and industry alliance Stronger Together.
February 17, 2017
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CIOB calls for cross industry action to tackle modern slavery
The Chartered Institute of Building is calling for greater industry collaboration to eradicate unfair labour practices. Clients and tier one organisations need to take greater responsibility for their supply chains. Priority should be given to tackling illegal recruitment fees, according to a new report Building a fairer system: tackling modern slavery in construction supply chains.
July 13, 2016
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CIOB reassures members after UK votes to leave EU
Following the result of the EU referendum, Chris Blythe Chief Executive of the CIOB has moved to reassure members that the global standing of their qualifications remains unchanged.
June 28, 2016
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CIOB responds to Chancellor's Budget
As the Chancellor George Osborne delivers his 2016 Budget, the Chartered Institute of Building provides its reaction to today’s headline commitments and announcements affecting the built environment.
March 16, 2016
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CIOB launches online portal to increase interaction with government
In a bid to improve access for policy makers to industry knowledge, the Chartered Institute of Building has launched a new website that delivers key information, data and perspectives that reveal the true extent and value of construction professionals to UK society
February 23, 2016
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CIOB responds to Lords report on Built Environment
In response to the publication of the House of Lords Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment report, Building better places, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) agrees on the need to focus on smart regulation to meet the quantity and quality of homes we need.
February 19, 2016
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