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CIOB launches new course in construction quality management
The CIOB Academy is launching a new two-day course focussed on managing and delivering quality in construction.
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Higher Apprenticeships launched in Wales to meet construction growth
University of Wales Trinity Saint David has announced two new Higher Apprenticeship programmes in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. The University worked with industry partners, inlcuding the CIOB, the Construction Wales Innovation Centre and the Construction Industry Training Board to develop these programmes, which are on offer from October 2018.
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CIOB launches new open online course on Sustainable Construction and Development
The CIOB Academy is launching a new massive open online course (MOOC) on sustainable development.
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CIOB reveals winners of Global Student Challenge
A team from Toronto has won the fifth annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition, facing a fiercely competitive international field. The Stalwart Construction Group, as they named themselves, from George Brown College, are the first Canadian team to make the finals. They collected their award from CIOB President Chris Soffe at his Inaugural Dinner, in one of his first official acts as President earlier this month.
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Members sought for CIOB Policy Board
This is an opportunity for those who want to get involved in formulating policy at the CIOB and supporting work to engage and influence policymakers.
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CIOB announces shortlist for the 2018 Construction Manager of the Year Awards
A total of 63 of the best construction managers in the UK have been named in the shortlists for nine categories.
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Inspiration at the heart of new Novus competition
We’re always impressed when hearing how and why our members join CIOB and Novus; they are motivated to give back to the industry and support those coming up into construction behind them. That’s why we would love to hear from you!
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'We need to be building bridges, not putting up walls', says CIOB's First US-based President
Chris Soffe FCIOB, CEO of Gleeds Americas, has become the 115th President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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CIOB support for New Homes Ombudsman as a significant step towards improved standards
“The CIOB welcomes the publication of these proposals. Our support for the idea of an ombudsman and our suggestions for how it could work are largely reflected in the APPG’s proposals. It’s also a reflection of our values in putting the public at the heart of our service and supporting others within the industry to do so."
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CIOB responds to the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) welcomes publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s final report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.
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British and migrant workers at risk of exploitation on UK construction sites, says CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building is urging UK contractors to face up to the significant human rights risks in their supply chains, with the launch of a new report that finds both British and foreign workers at risk of exploitation.
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CIOB Board of Trustees' Election Results 2018
All votes have now been verified and counted. 4,038 voters took part in the election, with 20 spoilt papers confirmed. (19.7% of the electorate). In accordance with the Bye-Laws, the three candidates with the highest votes are deemed elected from the close of the AGM. Christine Gausden, James Tucker and Ian Brant have accepted the positions and will be duly elected to the Board of Trustees’ for tenure of 3 years, commencing at the close of the AGM.
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