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What construction can do to drive diversity in the sector
An industry is only as good as its people. Improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a challenge for all sectors. As an industry faced with a significant skills shortages, it makes business – as well as ethical – sense to send out a strong message that construction is a viable and attractive career choice for people from all backgrounds. How can we make sure that they will be welcomed, encouraged and supported within the industry?
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CIOB Committee to Board - building confidence and developing your network
Emma Nicholson FCIOB tells us about her experience of serving on CIOB committees and makes the case for getting involved to build you confidence, skills and network.
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Why we chose the Chartered Building Company Scheme
Mascott Construction (Europe) Ltd. tell us why they joined the Chartered Building Company scheme, and why your company should too.
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CIOB building conservation courses receive English Heritage endorsement
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) ‘Understanding Building Conservation’ course and ‘Building Conservation Certification Scheme’ have received official endorsement from English Heritage.
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CIOB publishes response to BEIS consultation on professional qualifications
The CIOB has published its response to BEIS' consultation on recognition of professional qualifications and regulation of professions.
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Who are CIAT?
CIAT is the global membership qualifying body for Architectural Technology. We exist as a not-for-profit organisation and we lead and promote the discipline of architectural technology, setting and maintaining standards for education, practice and professionalism.
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CIOB announces World Quality Day conference
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the first ever World Quality Day Conference.
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Unlocking your mental health and wellbeing
You may have seen that the CIOB launched a new massive open online course (MOOC) entitled ‘Mental Health in Construction’recently. This course actively encourages dialogues from industry professionals across the globe, for those who take part they will learn to understand the signs and symptoms of poor mental health and understand how to manage their own mental wellbeing, as well as how to better support their colleagues too.
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Leading built environment bodies call for sprinklers in all schools
Leading bodies in the built environment have signed a joint statement calling on the Government to require the installation of sprinklers in schools.
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New Highland and Islands Hub launched by CIOB
The CIOB is today announcing the launch of a new Hub for members in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The virtual launch event is being supported by, among others, the Scottish Construction Innovation Centre, LDN Architects and the Highland Council.
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Telling construction's story without words
13 milliseconds. According to a team of neuroscientists from MIT that is how long it takes your brain to process an entire image. Perhaps that should be unsurprising, after all we have been hardwired to absorb visual information for much longer than text. But even so, we respond to imagery in a much faster way than words.
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CIOB 2030 Visionary Project: Your vision, Our Goal
In June 2020 CIOB President Mark Beard announced the launch of the CIOB 2030 Visionary Project. This exciting new initiative aims to set up a global vision for the CIOB based on industry best practiCe and where the built environment should develop to over the next decade; analysing emerging trends and implementing new technologies.
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