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Balance for Better: Why lack of diversity is an issue for everyone

Having spent so many years campaigning for equality, both as trade union official and now also as Chair of the CIOB Diversity Special Interest Group, there can possibly be no greater honour than being asked to write a blog for International Womens’ Day. Over the years, the lack of understanding of what an inclusive work place means and looks like never ceases to irritate me. An organisation can have all the policies in the world but that doesn’t make things equal, in fact they often hide behind the policies as an excuse for inactivity.

What does the Northern Powerhouse mean for us?

Northerners, born and bred, by nature are invested and excited for any opportunities that arise to raise the profile of our regions.

Consultation now open – the CIOB seeks industry views on a new draft Code of Quality Management

The CIOB has published its draft Code of Quality Management and opened a consultation on the document, seeking views from the construction industry.

CIOB announce date for their next Conservation Conference

The CIOB will run their next Conservation, Adaptation and Maintenance of the Built Environment conference on 30 April.

Why my construction career is worth its weight in gold

I have worked in construction for 16 years now, since graduating from Brighton University in 2002. I’ve always worked hard, tried to go the ‘extra mile’ and I’ve always taken pride in my work. Now, as a project manager, I find myself leading construction projects and I have to pinch myself sometimes to remind myself that I’m in a great position and I’m fortunate enough to enjoy going to work. I pride myself on my professionalism and believe strongly that whatever the technical difficulties of a project, the foundation for success lies in relationships: with client, user, the community and the supply chain.

Invest in getting estimates right

Estimating is the earliest stage of involvement a contractor has on a construction project. Despite often being the shortest phase, it sets the whole scene for the rest of the project. If you get it wrong, you live with the consequences for the rest of the project, making it vital to get right first time.

Consultation on a new Code of Quality Practice

It is estimated that poor quality is costing the construction industry annually more than the combined profits of the companies in the industry. Research by Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) suggested that quality management could save the industry between £7bn and £12bn.

Behind the scenes of CMYA: My role as a judge

What I’m looking for as a judge is to be inspired. Nobody wins CMYA by being ordinary.

Christmas in Fish Skeleton takes top spot in Art of Building photography competition

Yi Cherne Juang an amateur photographer from Taiwan has scooped this year’s Art of Building Photographer of the Year title, a competition run by the Chartered Institute of Building

Maybe photography is the narrative this industry needs more of?

The Construction Manager of the Year Awards needs you and your nominations

The CIOB’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards is now open for nominations!