It has been another busy year for the industry, from building safety updates to the appointment of CIOB’s new CEO. Below are the 10 most popular news stories published by CM this year.

In her last column as CIOB’s CEO, Caroline Gumble reflects with pride on the members and staff dedicating their lives to the construction industry.

CIOB president Mike Kagioglou chose Caroline Gumble as recipient of the 2025 President’s Award for her work as chief executive of CIOB.

The prestigious ceremony in May will feature the presence of a popular presenter and architectural designer as the evening’s MC, Caroline Gumble reveals.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

Caroline Gumble has been appointed CEO of the Welding Institute.

Caroline Gumble has announced that she is stepping down as CEO of the Chartered Institute of Building to take on a leadership role within the engineering sector.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

CIOB chief executive Caroline Gumble took a trip to the Hinkley Point C site (HPC) in Somerset recently.

Caroline Gumble encourages members to put forward the industry’s pioneers and innovators for next year’s CIOB Awards.

CIOB chief executive Caroline Gumble joined Chelmsford and Ipswich hubs on a multi-day tour of various site visits throughout Essex.

Caroline Gumble recalls a presentation by Saul Humphrey FCIOB where he spoke to students about the importance of sustainability in decision-making.

The University of Wolverhampton has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Caroline Gumble, chief executive of CIOB.

The Chartered Institute of Building and the Institute of Roofing (are in discussions about integrating the roofing industry’s professional institute into the CIOB.

CIOB’s new president, Sandi Rhys Jones OBE FCIOB, has called for greater collaboration in the construction industry during her official appointment .

CIOB president Michael Yam and CIOB chief executive Caroline Gumble spent a week in Ireland recently, meeting Irish CIOB members.

CIOB is working with clients to help them achieve better project outcomes, and the whole industry will benefit, writes Caroline Gumble.

The CIOB’s CPD policy is changing, with a new focus on ethical practices to support the ongoing culture change in construction. Caroline Gumble explains.