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CMYA 2019: Joseph McNeil named Construction Manager of the Year
Joseph McNeil MCIOB of Sir Robert McAlpine has been awarded Construction Manager of the Year at the CIOB’s annual celebration of construction professionals.
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Brexit and the built environment – helping construction businesses navigate uncertain territory
As I write, the UK is due to leave the European Union on 31 October 2019. But regardless of when we leave, there are practical matters at hand.
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The Art of Building 10 Year Collection
They say if you know someone who has a story to tell, lend them a camera. Which is why the Chartered Institute of Building runs the Art of Building competition. Through it, a host of photographers from around the world have revealed what buildings means to them, and us.
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The VAT Reverse Charge - what is it and when is it coming into force?
Several industry groups have reported that companies are unprepared for the new change to VAT rules that were due to come into effect in October 2019. We now know the change will be delayed for 12 months and will start on 1 October 2020. So we're taking this opportunity to explain what it is and how to prepare.
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CIOB responds to today’s construction output figures
The CIOB has commented on the latest GDP figures for July 2019, produced by the Office for National Statistics.
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New Code of Quality Management from the CIOB
The CIOB has published its Code of Quality Management, following nearly two years of work by the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission.
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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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