News & Blogs

The CIOB Policy Team Newsletter - January 2021

Welcome to the third edition of the CIOB policy team’s monthly newsletter. Our January update includes a window into how the CIOB responds to government consultations and how you can engage in the process, the contents of the new Skills White Paper and an update on permitted development rights following a consultation period with industry.

Adapt and Thrive conference launched by CIOB

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new virtual Adapt and Thrive conference. 

Response from CIOB to the "protecting tenants and leaseholders from unsafe cladding" debate

Yesterday an Opposition Day Debate took place in the House of Commons on ‘protecting tenants and leaseholders from unsafe cladding’.

Heritage buildings scoop top prizes in Art of Building photography competition

Thousands of people worldwide have selected their favourite Art of Building photo.

CIOB begins search for next top construction manager of 2021

The CMYA has opened for nominations until 19 March 2021.

Guide for construction quality launched by CIOB

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new Guide for Construction Quality.

CIOB launches fire safety certification

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is launching a Certificate in Fire Safety for Construction, due to begin on 17 February 2021.

The CIOB Policy Team Newsletter - December 2020

Welcome to the second edition of the CIOB policy team’s monthly newsletter. Looking back at December, we examine Brexit and what the changes mean for construction, the CIOB’s campaign to install fire sprinklers in schools and the role of the construction industry in supporting a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. We also reflect on the policy team’s work in 2020, and we have a new section for you covering construction news in the devolved regions.  

CIOB responds to today's construction output figures from the ONS

The Chartered Institute of Building responds to today’s construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics.

CIOB responds to Climate Change Committee's Sixth Carbon Budget

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) Sixth Carbon Budget.

CIOB invites the public to choose their favourite photograph of the built environment

The public have been asked to choose their favourite photograph from the biggest international photography competition that celebrates the built world. Run by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), 15 photos have been selected by a panel of judges from thousands entered this year.

The CIOB Policy Team Newsletter - November 2020