CIOB Scholars Presentations 2026

by CIOB South America

    Event details

    • Online
    • 13 May 2026
    • 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM GMT

    Event fees

    CIOB Member

    Free

    Non Member

    Free

    Summary

    Register Today!

    Since 2021, the CIOB Scholarships Programmes have supported pioneering research designed to advance knowledge, inform practice and strengthen the construction profession.

    The CIOB Scholars Series gives you direct access to the latest CIOB-funded research driving meaningful change across the built environment.

    This event consists of a self-led review of the presentations. Through an interactive Online poster exhibition: Ahead of the live talks, delegates can explore our online Research Poster Exhibition, a digital showcase of each scholar’s work. This allows you to:
    • Digest the research in advance
    • Submit thoughtful questions
    • Engage more deeply during the live sessions

    CIOB will provide all materials ahead of the scheduled live sessions. Participants are encouraged to review the presentations and take notes in advance. You will then be invited to join the live sessions, where you will have the opportunity to engage with academic scholars.

    Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

    Agenda

    • Agenda
      08:30
      A multi-layered framework for addressing skill gaps in the New Zealand
      Skill shortages continue to undermine productivity and efficiency in New Zealand’s construction industry. This session presents a practical, research-informed framework designed to address these challenges through targeted training and continuous professional development (CPD). Based on extensive data analysis, the study identifies key competency gaps, particularly among early career professionals (0–5 years), in areas such as leadership, stakeholder engagement, problem solving, and cash flow management. Role-specific trends also emerged: Quantity Surveyors showed strong cost planning abilities but needed support in time management; Commercial Managers in negotiation and compliance; and Contractor Administrators in legal and digital skills. The proposed multi-layered framework offers a systematic approach: diagnostic tools to identify gaps, competency mapping, tailored training interventions, and a feedback loop to inform CPD strategies.
      12:00
      Advancing Silica Dust Safety Excellence
      14:30
      School of Architecture and Built Environment, Northumbria University
      A practical measurement framework for assessing social value in the procurement of facilities management construction services across university estates.