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Construction SMEs face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth, report warns
The construction sector is under strain from high numbers of insolvencies, increasing wage bills, in part linked to National Insurance changes and persistent materials price inflation, according to a report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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CIOB launches first-ever degree programme to develop the next generation of construction leaders
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the launch of its first-ever degree programme in partnership with De Montfort University in Leicester.
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CIOB student challenge inspires a new wave of Irish construction professionals
Eager built environment students from across Ireland put their skills to the test during the CIOB Ireland Student Challenge, which took place at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford on Thursday 12 March.
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National construction careers campaign needed to meet development demand
A nation-wide campaign to promote the varied and rewarding careers on offer across the UK construction sector is needed to cut unemployment, reduce the skills gap and deliver on Government housing and infrastructure ambitions, says CIOB
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Data shows Scottish parents prioritise construction and apprenticeship routes for their children
CIOB releases new data to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
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Built environment bodies deepen joint action on EDI with 2025-30 plan
CIOB and others in the B.E. Inclusive initiative have agreed the next phase of their joint equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan
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Construction challenge for East Midlands students showcases future talent
Students studying the built environment were put to the test during a CIOB challenge in Nottingham
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CIOB rounds off 2025 with Houses of Parliament event
Politicians from across the political spectrum gathered alongside experts from the built environment industry on Wednesday 10 December
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CIOB releases new report on construction industry capacity
The report, 'Capacity Constraints in Construction: Rethinking the Business Environment', looks at some of the industry’s biggest challenges including recruitment, training and retention and the volatile nature of the sector
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State of Trade survey findings published
CIOB and FMB publish the SME State of Trade survey results for the first half of 2025
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CIOB encourages young Scots receiving N5 results to build a career in construction
As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their National 5 results today (Tuesday 5 August), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is encouraging them to consider a career in construction.
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Mental health support on the rise but workers still struggling, CIOB report shows
The number of mental health support services available to construction workers has drastically increased, research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) shows.
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