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Construction SMEs face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth, report warns
The construction sector is under strain from high numbers of insolvencies, increasing wage bills, in part linked to National Insurance changes and persistent materials price inflation, according to a report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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News Skills Gaps
CIOB launches first-ever degree programme to develop the next generation of construction leaders
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the launch of its first-ever degree programme in partnership with De Montfort University in Leicester.
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News Inclusion, Diversity and Wellbeing
Construction industry one of most vulnerable to prostate cancer due to high proportion of male workers
The Chartered Institute of Building has teamed up with leading men’s health charity, Prostate Cancer UK.
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News Skills Gaps
CIOB student challenge inspires a new wave of Irish construction professionals
Eager built environment students from across Ireland put their skills to the test during the CIOB Ireland Student Challenge, which took place at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford on Thursday 12 March.
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News Modern Professionalism
CIOB names Mia Owen from Lincoln as Apprentice of the Year
A construction apprentice from Lincoln has been named the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) 2025/26 Apprentice of the Year.
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News Skills Gaps
National construction careers campaign needed to meet development demand
A nation-wide campaign to promote the varied and rewarding careers on offer across the UK construction sector is needed to cut unemployment, reduce the skills gap and deliver on Government housing and infrastructure ambitions, says CIOB
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News Skills Gaps
Data shows Scottish parents prioritise construction and apprenticeship routes for their children
CIOB releases new data to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
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News Modern Professionalism
Chartered bodies urge government to champion professional standards
CIOB and other chartered bodies urge government to champion professional standards to rebuild trust in public services
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News Modern Professionalism
Strengthening industry collaboration in Hong Kong
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC)
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News Skills Gaps
Built environment bodies deepen joint action on EDI with 2025-30 plan
CIOB and others in the B.E. Inclusive initiative have agreed the next phase of their joint equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan
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News Skills Gaps
Construction challenge for East Midlands students showcases future talent
Students studying the built environment were put to the test during a CIOB challenge in Nottingham
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News Modern Professionalism
CIOB publishes Scottish Election Manifesto
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published its manifesto ahead of the upcoming Scottish Election
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