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Offices stand empty while Ireland faces housing shortages – New report poses solutions

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is calling for planning regulation changes to make major urban buildings adaptable — potentially turning future vacancy into much-needed homes.

CIOB reacts to 2025 Budget announcement

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today reacted to the Chancellor’s budget announcement.

CIOB responds to Ireland budget announcement

The Chartered Institute of Building has reacted to yesterday’s budget announcement in Ireland

CIOB releases new report on construction industry capacity

The report, 'Capacity Constraints in Construction: Rethinking the Business Environment', looks at some of the industry’s biggest challenges including recruitment, training and retention and the volatile nature of the sector

Lack of construction careers advice threatens housing targets, CIOB warns

Government plans to accelerate housebuilding and development of key national infrastructure could fall flat if more isn’t done to entice young people into the construction sector, says a new report released this National Careers Week (W/C 3 March).

COP29 highlights construction’s role in climate action

Discussions show progress is being made.

CIOB reacts to UK Government's construction apprenticeship announcement

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today welcomed the announcement of 5,000 additional construction apprenticeship places per year.

UK government announces support for a mandatory New Homes Ombudsman scheme

CIOB Ireland launches manifesto for 2024 General Election

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the Irish General Election on November 29.