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Construction SMEs face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth, report warns
The construction sector is under strain from high numbers of insolvencies, increasing wage bills, in part linked to National Insurance changes and persistent materials price inflation, according to a report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Blog Modern Professionalism
Government confirms late payment reforms
The changes follow industry consultation.
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Blog Modern Professionalism
From student to CIOB Fellow
How CIOB membership supported my career across two continents.
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News Skills Gaps
CIOB launches first-ever degree programme to develop the next generation of construction leaders
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the launch of its first-ever degree programme in partnership with De Montfort University in Leicester.
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News Inclusion, Diversity and Wellbeing
Construction industry one of most vulnerable to prostate cancer due to high proportion of male workers
The Chartered Institute of Building has teamed up with leading men’s health charity, Prostate Cancer UK.
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Blog Modern Professionalism
Decarbonising UK highways
The current state of play.
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News Skills Gaps
CIOB student challenge inspires a new wave of Irish construction professionals
Eager built environment students from across Ireland put their skills to the test during the CIOB Ireland Student Challenge, which took place at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford on Thursday 12 March.
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News Modern Professionalism
CIOB names Mia Owen from Lincoln as Apprentice of the Year
A construction apprentice from Lincoln has been named the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) 2025/26 Apprentice of the Year.
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News Skills Gaps
National construction careers campaign needed to meet development demand
A nation-wide campaign to promote the varied and rewarding careers on offer across the UK construction sector is needed to cut unemployment, reduce the skills gap and deliver on Government housing and infrastructure ambitions, says CIOB
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News Skills Gaps
Data shows Scottish parents prioritise construction and apprenticeship routes for their children
CIOB releases new data to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
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Blog Inclusion, Diversity and Wellbeing
Why talking about prostate cancer matters in construction
Paul Gandy FCIOB, CIOB President, shares why its so important, as we kick off Prostate Cancer Awareness month
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Blog Modern Professionalism
Upgrading the UK’s housing stock
CIOB hosts its first drop-in event in parliament
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