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Making mental health the focus of my Presidency
I am honoured, privileged and humbled to be taking on the presidency of a great and proud institution, that is the CIOB. We’re living in a time of tremendous change, and construction is changing as well. There is much to be optimistic about but face it: these are stressful times.
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New report from the CIOB - The Value of Construction: Scotland
The CIOB looks at the value of construction in Scotland in a new report.
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CMYA Ireland 2019: Alan Barnes named Construction Manager of the Year
CMYA Ireland 2019: Alan Barnes of Collen Construction has been named Ireland’s Construction Manager of the Year.
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CIOB reacts to the new “Building a safer future” consultation
The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government has published proposals for a “radically new building and fire safety system”.
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Investing in Scottish infrastructure
Scotland has long been famed for its engineering and construction. From the Lighthouse Stevensons to James Craig, who planned the New Town of Edinburgh, right up to the Falkirk Wheel, the only fully rotating boat lift in the world, which was completed at the start of the 21st century.
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You’ve uncovered Modern Slavery in your business, what now?
To date, there has been a general reluctance from businesses to publicly report on any incidents of Modern Slavery they have discovered.
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CIOB Annual Report for 2018 now available
The CIOB has published its Annual Review and Accounts for 2018 - CIOB membership remains stable and the future looks positive.
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More to quality than a tick box exercise
When I first got the word ‘quality’ in my job title, I was one of very few across the industry. Health and safety managers are seen as a necessary part of the sector, but quality didn’t come with the same level of respect and understanding on the site. But the role I, and thankfully now many others, have is a crucial part of the construction sector.
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Welcome to Members' Forum 2019
This event is a conversation we all own, we want to hear your views and opinions and tap into the expertise you have and, as with every Forum, the programme is packed with discussions around many serious issues affecting the construction industry.
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How can we eradicate modern slavery from supply chains?
On June 12 the Home Office brought together representatives from across the construction sector to have a frank and open conversation on how we can eradicate modern slavery from supply chains.
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From the military to Mace
Every year around this time, I take a bit of time to reflect on what Armed Forces Day means to me. It’s amazing how a short time in the army, by military standards, has been both the catalyst and a stepping stone to what continues to be a rewarding career in the construction industry.
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Past President awarded knighthood in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
James Wates, a Past President of the CIOB, has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to business and charity.
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