In my last blog, I noted that “governance is not a topic that captures the headlines... ” That remains true. But there is great interest among members in this topic and the engagement we get when we talk about it is really positive. So I’m providing another update on our governance review project.
Changes to the way off-payroll works will be coming into force on 6 April 2021, and has the potential to significantly impact the UK construction industry. The off-payroll change, also known as IR35, will alter how contractors and consultants operate in the private sector and many clients are...
In these unprecedent times of Covid, lockdown, and no face-to-face meetings and events, it was great to see the CIOB in Ireland, Dublin and Belfast Hubs organise a Virtual Roadshow to showcase all the work being undertaken, supports available and the opportunity to network with other members over a...
When I started my career in construction, it was by accident. I was given work experience as a receptionist at a building surveyor’s office in the years when the girls were given the admin tasks and the boys got the [to me] interesting technical roles and I found myself getting hooked on the...
For many years the CIOB has proudly supported new ideas and developed leadership competencies through its range of scholarships. Many of which are in partnership with other influential built environment organisations like the Worshipful Company of Constructors and The University College of Estate...
The academic community is very important to us at the CIOB. Academics are responsible for educating the next generation of construction management professionals, and since 1834, developing professionals who can challenge the industry has been at the very centre of what we do.
On Thursday 12 March 2020, the Irish government imposed the first national COVID-19 lockdown, closing all Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the process. Since that day, I have made three fleeting visits to the ghost campus of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). Otherwise, I have been...
The University of Wolverhampton (pilot) project was initiated earlier this year. We want to pave the way for the workforce of the future and build the talent pipeline for leadership in the Construction and Built Environment sector.
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The CIOB Academy develops leaders in construction through courses and online content that focus on practical skills, technical expertise and the right management attitude for the industry.
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