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CIOB rounds off 2025 with Houses of Parliament event
Politicians from across the political spectrum gathered alongside experts from the built environment industry on Wednesday 10 December
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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
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State of Trade survey findings published
CIOB and FMB publish the SME State of Trade survey results for the first half of 2025
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CIOB encourages young Scots receiving N5 results to build a career in construction
As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their National 5 results today (Tuesday 5 August), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is encouraging them to consider a career in construction.
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Mental health support on the rise but workers still struggling, CIOB report shows
The number of mental health support services available to construction workers has drastically increased, research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) shows.
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CIOB and CORBON combine to elevate professional standards in Nigeria’s construction industry
Two leading organisations in the construction industry have pledged to work together to raise professional standards and promote sustainable practices in Nigeria’s built environment.
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CIOB welcomes investment in construction skills
CIOB has responded to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement and plans for investment in construction skills
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CIOB shares insights on attracting more young people to construction
Surveys of 16-24-year-olds and parents explored perceptions of the industry as well as what influences careers choices
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Watch: CIOB student challenge inspires a new wave of Irish construction professionals
Scores of built environment students from across Ireland put their skills to the test during a competitive construction challenge last week.
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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).
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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.
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