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Building back better from Covid-19: Views from the global construction industry

Over the past year, significant emphasis has been placed on the central role of the construction industry in helping the UK to ‘build back better’. This idea is not unique, and nations around the world are using Covid-19 as an opportunity to reassess their priorities, with many now looking to the built environment to stimulate their economy, create jobs and work towards a sustainable future. We take a look at some of the plans of governments around the world to support the construction industry and build back from the pandemic.

What does APEL mean for me?

Recently we launched a new route to becoming chartered – ‘APEL’. This stands for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning. But what is this?

Governance under review and changes on the way

In my last blog, I noted that “governance is not a topic that captures the headlines... ” That remains true. But there is great interest among members in this topic and the engagement we get when we talk about it is really positive. So I’m providing another update on our governance review project.

What is IR35 and how will that impact construction?

Changes to the way off-payroll works will be coming into force on 6 April 2021, and has the potential to significantly impact the UK construction industry. The off-payroll change, also known as IR35, will alter how contractors and consultants operate in the private sector and many clients are having to examine their policies to ensure they remain compliant. IR35 can be confusing and so this blog aims to shed some light on what it is, who exactly this will affect and how to ensure you are compliant. Some links to further reading are included at the end, should you wish to delve deeper.

CIOB in Ireland Roadshow

In these unprecedent times of Covid, lockdown, and no face-to-face meetings and events, it was great to see the CIOB in Ireland, Dublin and Belfast Hubs organise a Virtual Roadshow to showcase all the work being undertaken, supports available and the opportunity to network with other members over a week long series of webinars.

Supporting Quality Scholarships

For many years the CIOB has proudly supported new ideas and developed leadership competencies through its range of scholarships. Many of which are in partnership with other influential built environment organisations like the Worshipful Company of Constructors and The University College of Estate Management.

Happy New Year – looking back at what we achieved in 2020 and looking forward to 2021

Caroline Gumble looks back on the milestones and achievements of last year and looks ahead to some of the things the CIOB has in store for 2021.

With the Green Homes Grant folding, can the UK Government look to defer stamp duty for fixer-uppers to retrofit our way to a greener, post-covid economic recovery?

How we’re Supporting the Academics of our Industry

The academic community is very important to us at the CIOB. Academics are responsible for educating the next generation of construction management professionals, and since 1834, developing professionals who can challenge the industry has been at the very centre of what we do.

A Reflection on Construction Management Education in Lockdown

On Thursday 12 March 2020, the Irish government imposed the first national COVID-19 lockdown, closing all Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the process. Since that day, I have made three fleeting visits to the ghost campus of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). Otherwise, I have been engaged in the remote delivery of lectures from the attic room in my house in rural Tipperary.

The Wolverhampton Project: In the Limelight

The University of Wolverhampton (pilot) project was initiated earlier this year. We want to pave the way for the workforce of the future and build the talent pipeline for leadership in the Construction and Built Environment sector.

Accreditations: Adapting during COVID

No matter how much we all want to put 2020 behind us, it will be impossible to forget the impact COVID-19 has had on the education sector.