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The Construction Quality Commission - why we still have quality on the agenda
Anyone with just a passing interest in our activities will be aware that one of our areas of focus is quality in construction. Members who may be reading this will likely have been involved in our quality agenda work in some shape or form and I want to highlight the excellent work done so far.
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CIOB surveys the sector to gather data on mental health and stress
The CIOB is undertaking an extensive online survey into mental health within the construction industry.
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CIOB’s plans for the 2019 party conferences
The CIOB will be at the Conservative and Labour party conferences to talk to parliamentarians about the need for a focus on quality in the industry.
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Payment performance - where are we now?
In any new role, but particularly one with a national organisation with a long history of supporting a sector, it’s important to understand the priority issues. After just over a week as the CIOB’s CEO, it’s clear that one of the hot topics is payment terms.
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CIOB reacts to the appointment of new construction minister
Nadhim Zahawi MP is the new construction minister in his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Business and Industry.
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Heritage Construction and Skills – the Exeter Hub brings together traditional trades
The CIOB believes that most construction professionals will work on historic buildings at some point in their career - in the UK alone, 50% of all construction works are on traditional buildings.
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CIOB becomes a Northern Powerhouse Partner
The Chartered Institute of Building has become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.
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Day five - catching up with the Quality Commission
This morning I was delighted to meet with Paul Nash, a CIOB Past President and current Chair of our Quality Commission.
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The CIOB Benevolent Fund
You might not know, I certainly didn’t until today, that the CIOB Benevolent Fund provides a service of practical advice, information and financial assistance for Members who fall upon hard times. It was established in 1992 and has helped many members since then get back on their feet and offered support for their families too.
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CIOB submits its response to "Building a Safer Future" consultation
The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) published proposals last month for a “radically new building and fire safety system”. Their consultation on the proposals has now closed and the Chartered Institute of Building has submitted a response.
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A call to action to all CIOB Members
My first observations are ‘wow’, what an amazing organisation the CIOB is; the values and ethics the institute upholds, the rigour of the professional membership process, the commitment of office bearers, Trustees and active hub Members across the globe. This is an organisation with real purpose that does affect and will continue to affect the lives of every person who lives and works within a built environment.
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Finalists announced for the 2019 Construction Manager of the Year Awards
The shortlist for the CIOB Construction Manager of the Year Awards has been revealed - 80 of the best UK construction managers named
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