Our Consultations

CIOB is regularly invited to advise Government departments, committees, political groups and other stakeholders on a multitude of issues related to the construction sector and wider built environment.

What we do

Consultations and written evidence to committees are a key component of the policy-making process. One of the main ways we engage with government and influence policy is by responding to these proposed legislative changes through a combination of drawing on our existing research alongside input from expert CIOB members. Below you can find a list of the latest consultations that we are seeking your input on, as well as an archive of our previous responses. Contact [email protected] for further details or to get involved.

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Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 28/09/23

Circular Economy Guidance for the Irish Construction Sector

Quality Consultation CLOSED 25/09/23

Consultation on Fire safety changes to the local Building Regulations Northern Ireland

The Wider Built Environment Consultation OPENED 27/07/23

LUHC Committee Inquiry on Disabled people in the housing sector

Education and skills Consultation OPENED 30/06/23

DfE Review of the Industry Training Boards 2023

Future of construction Consultation OPENED 17/07/23

ESNZ Committee Inquiry - Heating our Homes

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 02/08/23

Ofqual & DfE Consultation on Ensuring the resilience of the qualifications system

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 20/07/23

HMRC Consultation on Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reform

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 07/07/23

Response to DIT Reforming Retained EU Employment Law

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 15/03/23

Just Transition to Net Zero Wales: Welsh Government Consultation

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 20/03/23

Response to Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 28/02/22

HM Revenue & Customs draft guidance: Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 17/02/23

IfATE Proposed Changes to the Mandatory Qualifications Criteria consultation

Quality Consultation CLOSED 05/01/23

Welsh Government Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICoF) consultation

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 23/12/22

BEIS Design of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO+): 2023-2026 consultation

Quality Consultation CLOSED 09/12/22

HSE Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICoF) consultation

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 27/10/22

Response to BEIS Net Zero Review

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 22/08/22

Response to "Delivering Scotland’s Circular Economy: A Route Map to 2025 and beyond"

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 22/08/22

Response "Decarbonisation of the Private Housing Sector" Consultation

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 22/07/22

Response to the Senedd's Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill Consultation

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 03/08/22

Response to Scottish Government's Permitted Development Rights 2 Consultation

The Wider Built Environment Consultation OPENED 20/09/22

Response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Public Bill Committee call for written evidence

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 07/07/22

Response to Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the Built Environment in Ireland

Ethics Consultation CLOSED 07/07/22

Response to the mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 03/05/22

Response to LGBT+ Business Champion's call to engage

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 16/05/22

Response to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Senedd Committee's Cost of Living Inquiry

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 31/03/22

Response to Scottish Government's Draft National Planning Framework 4

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 24/03/22

Disability Workforce Reporting

Economic and social impact Consultation OPENED 28/10/21

Combined heat and power: pathway to decarbonisation call for evidence

Education and skills Consultation OPENED 13/10/21

Consultation on PAS 8672 for Principal Contractor Competencies

Quality Consultation CLOSED 26/10/21

Building Safety Bill

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 22/10/21

LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 10/09/21

Meeting the UK's Housing Demand

Quality Consultation CLOSED 15/10/21

The Building Safety Levy

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 03/09/21

Design of the Energy Company Obligation ECO4: 2022-2026

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 19/08/21

Response to the Department for Economy consultation on a Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland: Skills for a 10x Economy

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 19/05/21

Housing Supply Strategy Call for Evidence

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 18/05/21

Response to call for Expert Evidence for Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2021

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 15/05/21

EAC inquiry into the sustainability of the built environment

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 02/04/21

Response to Northern Ireland Programme for Government Framework Consultation

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 30/04/21

Response to HCLG Committee inquiry into Permitted Development Rights

Quality Consultation CLOSED 13/04/21

Response to MHCLG consultation on the Future Buildings Standard

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 26/02/21

Response to MHCLG call for evidence on toilet provision for men and women

Quality Consultation CLOSED 17/02/21

Response to the Welsh Government consultation on Building Regulations Part L and F Review – Stage 2A

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 05/02/21

Response to the Treasury Select Committee Inquiry on the Spending Review 2020: Green Book

Ethics Consultation CLOSED 02/02/21

Response to the BSI Flex 8670 v2.0 Built environment – Overarching framework for building safety competence of individuals – Specification

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 30/10/20

Response to HCLG Committee inquiry into the future of the planning system in England

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 29/10/20

Response to the MHCLG Planning for the Future consultation

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 23/10/20

BEIS consultation on the recognition of professional qualifications and regulation of professions: Call for Evidence

Quality Consultation CLOSED 14/09/20

Response to the HCLG Committee’s Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 25/08/20

Response to the BEIS Select Committee Inquiry into Post-pandemic economic growth

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 14/08/20

Response to the EAC inquiry into Greening the post-Covid recovery

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 24/06/20

Response to the MAC Shortage occupation list 2020: call for evidence

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 22/06/20

Response to the EAC inquiry into energy efficiency of existing homes

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 16/06/20

Response to the ICE Green Paper on Covid-19 and the new normal for infrastructure systems

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 29/05/20

Response to the BEIS Select Committee inquiry into impact of coronavirus on businesses and workers

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 26/05/20

Response to MHCLG consultation on House building statistics: proposed changes

Quality Consultation CLOSED 25/05/20

Response to MHCLG consultation on the review of the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 13/03/20

Response to consultation on National Policy on Architecture (Ireland)

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 05/02/20

Response to the ROI DHPLG consultation on the Review of Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) and European Union (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 22/08/19

Response to the MHCLG consultation on Redress for Purchasers of New Build Homes and the New Homes Ombudsman

Quality Consultation CLOSED 29/07/19

Response to the MHCLG consultation on Building a Safer Future: Proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system

Quality Consultation CLOSED 31/05/19

Response to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission call for evidence

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 20/05/19

Response to the APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment Inquiry into the Recruitment and Retention of More Women into the Construction Sector

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 14/01/19

Response to the MAC Shortage occupation list 2018: call for evidence

Ethics Consultation CLOSED 18/06/18

Response to APPG on Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 16/04/18

Response to the MHCLG Consultation on Strengthening consumer redress in housing

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 28/02/18

Response to The Law Commission – Planning Law in Wales

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 28/02/18

Response to the Environmental Audit Committee – 25-Year Environment Plan Inquiry

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 09/02/18

Response to DfE Implementation of T level programmes consultation

Ethics Consultation CLOSED 19/01/18

Response to BEIS Consultation on retention payments in the construction industry

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 12/01/18

Response to the APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment Inquiry into New Homes Ombudsman

Quality Consultation CLOSED 01/12/17

CIOB Call for Evidence on Construction Quality

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 27/10/17

Response to the Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the economic and social impact of the UK’s exit from the EU

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 18/10/17

Institute for Apprenticeships Statement: Quality Apprenticeships

Quality Consultation CLOSED 13/10/17

Response to the call for evidence for the independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 19/09/17

DCLG Consultation on tackling unfair practices in the leaseholder market

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 02/05/17

Fixing our broken housing market: housing white paper – DCLG

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 17/04/17

Response to BEIS Green Paper on Building our Industrial Strategy

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 21/03/17

Response to the Review of the Industrial training board

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 31/01/17

Response to Each Home Counts report

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 21/01/17

Response on proposals to amend the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 06/12/16

CIOB response to Public Bill Committee Inquiry on the proposed amendments to the Technical and Further Education Bill

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 30/11/16

Response to APPG Built Environment inquiry into the impact of Brexit on future skills needs

Future of construction Consultation CLOSED 12/10/16

CIOB response to Women and Equalities Select Committee Inquiry into Disability and the Built Environment

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 23/09/16

CIOB call for evidence – National Housing Taskforce skills, materials and new technology work-stream

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 19/09/16

Historic Environment Forum consultation on heritage protection and reform proposals

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 05/09/16

Work and Pensions Committee Inquiry into Employment Opportunities for Young People

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 05/08/16

Response to HMT on National Infrastructure Commission

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 16/06/16

Response to BIS consultation to introduce maintenance loans for technical and professional education

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 24/05/16

Response to Wales Building Regulations Sustainability Review 2016

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 22/04/16

Response to ONS on Construction Price Statistics

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 18/03/16

Response to Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy on Apprenticeships

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 29/02/16

Evidence to the Construction Leadership Council’s study on construction industry labour model

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 20/01/16

Response to the House of Commons Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy on the inquiry into careers advice, information and guidance

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 15/01/16

Response to BIS on the consultation Fulfilling our Potential Teaching Excellence Social Mobility and Student Choice

Ethics Consultation CLOSED 03/12/15

Response to BIS-HO consultation on Tackling Exploitation in the Labour Market

Quality Consultation CLOSED 28/10/15

Response to APPG Built Environment inquiry into Quality of New Build Housing in England

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 23/10/15

Response to the APPG Private Rented Sector on the inquiry into Energy Efficiency of Private Rented Housing

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 02/10/15

Response to the House of Lords Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 02/10/15

Response to BIS on the Apprenticeship levy employer owned apprenticeships training consultation

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 24/04/15

Response to The Green Construction Board on the call for evidence on Solid Wall Insulation (SWI)

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 11/09/14

Response to the Commission on Apprenticeships

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 02/09/14

Response to DECC on the consultation on Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (domestic)

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 27/06/14

Response to HSE on the consultation on replacement of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 15/04/14

Response to DECC on the consultation Future of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO)

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 14/02/14

Response to ECC Committee on the Green Deal watching brief part 2

The Wider Built Environment Consultation CLOSED 28/01/14

Response to BIS on the consultation Building a responsible payment culture

Quality Consultation CLOSED 22/10/13

Response to DCLG on the consultation on the Housing Standards Review

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 16/10/13

Response to the parliamentary inquiry into construction and youth employment

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 15/10/13

Response to DCLG on the consultation on Next steps to zero carbon homes – Allowable Solutions

Education and skills Consultation CLOSED 27/09/13

Response to BIS on the call for views on Corporate Responsibility

Economic and social impact Consultation CLOSED 01/08/13

Letter to DECC on amendments to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO)