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CIOB responds to committee report criticising UK retrofit schemes

In a report, the UK’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee says poorly designed retrofit schemes, a “skills crisis” and costly assurance failures have significantly set back efforts to decarbonise home heating and bring down energy bills.

Keeping sustainable construction on the agenda

Acknowledging construction and the built environment's contributions to climate change.

Why you need to develop your green skills in 2025

Demand for green skills is reshaping the global jobs market.

COP29 highlights construction’s role in climate action

Discussions show progress is being made.

CIOB Ireland launches manifesto for 2024 General Election

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the Irish General Election on November 29.

Construction has major role in biodiversity protection

A new digital series from CIOB and CWP explores the relationship between construction and nature.

Waving the flag for sustainability on UN SDG Flag Day

How the UN Sustainable Development Goals relate to the construction sector and CIOB's corporate plan.

Building resilience in an uncertain world

The construction industry must prepare for a future where we will face more intense and frequent climate-related challenges, which will determine what, where and how we build.

BE-ST unlocking net zero in Scotland’s built environment