Our Policy Positions
Our Policy Positions
As a professional body covering the built environment, our remit is to operate in the public interest. This is reflected through our policy positions which directly align with our Corporate Plan aims. These act as an official stance for what the CIOB believes in and guides the work we do at an industry and government level.
Skills Gaps
The construction industry has long faced challenges in recruiting enough applicants to maintain demand (skill shortages), as well as address skill demands in the existing workforce to meet evolving regulatory requirements and technological changes (skills gaps).
Quality and Safety
Quality and safety are the foundations of a professional, trusted construction industry. Quality is about the greater public good we expect from our buildings to promote human health, safety, and wellbeing as well as addressing today’s many social, cultural, environmental and economic concerns.
Environmental Sustainability
The built environment accounts for 25 per cent of UK emissions, with operational energy use making up approximately 19 per cent. Furthermore, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) state 80 per cent of the UK’s current building stock will still be in use by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for retrofit to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and improve overall comfort and liveability.
Our Manifesto
The CIOB Manifesto outlines our commitment to driving positive change across the built environment. It focuses on key priorities such as tackling the skills gap, promoting sustainability, ensuring quality and safety, and championing professional standards. Through this manifesto, we call on policymakers, industry leaders, and professionals to work with us in building a more skilled, ethical, and sustainable construction industry.
