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Latest CIOB Policy

To access all CIOB policy statements and consultation responses, please follow the subject headings in the menu to the left of your screen.

Modern professionalism is more than a ‘brass plate’ outside your door
In a submission to the Government’s Panel on Fair Access to the Professions the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has suggested that what currently constitutes a profession, or more broadly professionalism is outdated.

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Construction professionals call for a single green code
In response to the Government’s consultation for a ‘Definition of Zero Carbon Homes and Non-Domestic Buildings’, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for an all encompassing single national reference point for new buildings to create a level playing field across the UK.

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CIOB calls for greater focus on the proposed Chief Construction Officer role
In response to the Government’s discussion paper on the proposed Chief Construction Officer (CCO) role, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for the position to have a greater focus.

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CIOB explores impacts of credit crunch on the industry in latest policy brief
As the UK officially enters recession, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) looks at how the economic downturn will impact on different aspects of the construction industry.

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New Consultations

The following table contains consultations recently announced and the due dates for each.

	Title	Due Date
	Planning Policy Statement 15: Planning for the Historic Environment	30th October

	Planning Policy Statement 25:Development and Flood Risk	3rd November

	Approved Document J (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems)	26th November

	Conserve and Save: Energy Efficiency Plan for Scotland	5th January

If you are interested in participating in policy formation on the consultations listed above, have suggestions about current consultations of relevance or other comments about policy, please contact etuttle@ciob.org.uk or 01344 630711

CIOB Policy Handbooks

Today’s construction industry is complex and is challenged by many important issues. We must consider those challenges as well as anticipate those that will affect our future.

The CIOB policy handbooks express the values and beliefs of the Institute on a wide range of topics. Their purpose is to guide our work and the work of our members for the benefit of the public.