The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has officially appointed Paul Gandy FCIOB as its president for the 2025/26 term.
The former Tilbury Douglas CEO plans to use his presidency to champion construction’s essential role in enabling key infrastructure and delivering social value.
Speaking at CIOB’s annual Members’ Forum in Belfast this week, Gandy said: “As members of a professional body that is a critical enabler for delivering globally significant buildings and infrastructure, we have an obligation to be influencers in our own way – to be advocates of modern professionalism to our colleagues, our businesses, and our communities.
“We play a leading role in increasing levels of competency by influencing policy and regulations, and developing new qualifications and keeping up momentum on this is vital for those in the industry and wider society.
“It’s also our place to spread the word about all the good that our profession of building delivers, such as helping the world meet carbon-reduction targets and delivering safe buildings and infrastructure. By doing this, we can attract new talent and develop people who see construction as a place where they can leave a positive legacy through their work.”
Gandy is CIOB’s 122nd president. His construction career started in 1979 as a trainee engineer with Trollope & Colls. He has since held director and MD positions at several major construction businesses, including Lendlease, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Tilbury Douglas.
He has been a CIOB member since 1987 and became a fellow in 1999. He has previously served on the institute’s board of trustees.
CIOB’s CEO, Caroline Gumble, said: “I welcome Paul into the role of CIOB president. Paul’s many years of industry experience will be invaluable to our mission, particularly at a time of regulatory change and extraordinary demand across the sector. I wish Paul every success during his Presidential year.
“The role of CIOB president is a high honour and a privilege. His commitment to the Institute and the industry will benefit much of our work to advance the built environment sector.”
Look out for CM’s exclusive interview with Paul Gandy on Thursday 26 June.
