CIOB and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) hosted a joint event in Norwich in April.
The event, Duty Holders under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the CDM Regulations 2015, marked the first official collaboration between CIOB and the IOSH East Anglia branch – an important step in strengthening partnerships across the built environment to address key safety challenges.
The event opened with welcoming remarks from Kane Bliss-Appleton, chair of IOSH East Anglia, followed by an address from Caroline Gumble, chief executive of CIOB.
The main session was led by Emily Bowman, vice-chair of the CIOB Norwich Hub, and Carly Hughes, vice-chair of IOSH East Anglia. They delivered a clear and practical overview of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and the evolving duties set out in the Building Safety Act.
Saul Humphrey, vice-president of CIOB, attended in support of the event, underlining the value of leadership involvement in promoting a safer, better-regulated industry. Also present were Sarah Laing and Sonia Short from CIOB and Liz Mills MBE, IOSH regional development manager.
Both parties share a strong appetite for continued collaboration. As building safety remains a priority across the industry, events like this provide the foundation for meaningful dialogue and professional development.
