People This much I know: ‘Failure is an opportunity to learn’ Rob Cook, director of civils and infrastructure at Winvic, tells CIOB People why freeing yourself from a fear of failure is critical to success What attracted you to construction? My…
People What does it take to become a chartered environmentalist? What’s involved in becoming a chartered environmentalist? Kristina Smith talks to four CIOB members who have done just that
People Job spotlight: Anne Daw, HLM Architects Anne Daw’s work as head of MMC delivery and digital innovation makes her feel ‘like a kid in a candy shop’, she says.
People Job spotlight: Ruth Scarrott, NFRC Ruth Scarrott brings her passion for improving life chances and challenging the myths around millennials to her new role of head of careers at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors.
People Job spotlight: Phoebe Cakebread, Turner & Townsend Analytical skills, forecasting and being prepared to have difficult conversations are key skills for the senior cost manager.
Opinion Academia can help modernise construction Better links between industry and the built environment’s academic community will support CIOB’s theme of modern professionalism
People CIOB Awards: ‘Winning a CIOB award opens doors’ Rebecca Lovelace from Building People won the EDI category at last year’s CIOB Awards. She tells CM how winning the award has made a difference to her career
People Kier appoints Finlay as chief people officer Kier Construction has appointed Louisa Finlay as its chief people officer and member of the executive committee.
News CIOB invites applications for head of environmental sustainability The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is looking for a head of environmental sustainability.
News Kier helps ‘hidden workforce’ return after career break Kier has partnered with STEM Returners to run a programme to help people get back into work after a career break.
People Knowsley firm showcases skills gap initiative to CIOB CEO CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble learned how local businesses are narrowing the skills gap and shining a light on the diversity and inclusion agenda.
People One to watch: Ben Chalk MCIOB Construction manager at GIR Services, Ben Chalk MCIOB, discusses pursuing chartered status and the pursuit of excellence. Why did you choose construction for a career? What else might you have…
CIOB Community New technical grade of membership set to launch this summer CIOB is set to offer a new grade of membership this summer, which will encompass technical roles.
People Job spotlight: Phoebe Cakebread, Turner & Townsend Analytical skills, forecasting and being prepared to have difficult conversations are key skills for the senior cost manager.
People One to watch: Bartlomiej Ciurla MCIOB The project manager at Legendre UK explains why he chose construction and what it’s like working on UK sites as a Polish construction worker.
People What does it take to become a chartered environmentalist? As COP27 comes around, construction professionals may be wondering what’s involved in becoming a chartered environmentalist.
People One to watch: Jobert Pepito Fermilan MCIOB The associate director of Capita – Real Estate & Infrastructure reveals how he got into construction and his career ambitions.
People This much I know: ‘Those undertaking manual work should benefit from having more leisure’ Peter Jackson, managing director of Seddon wants to reduce the fairness gap between site and office workers.
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