How to better engage young talent in the sector and incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion principles early in the careers of construction students was the topic of discussion at a recent CIOB event.  

Sponsoring CIOB events offers opportunities to be part of high-profile ceremonies and exposure to key audiences.

CIOB vice president Sandi Rhys-Jones joined attendees from Kent and all over the south-east for the annual Maidstone Construction Professionals’ Dinner.

The CIOB celebrated its new chartered members at two graduation ceremonies in March.

“We need to bring disruptive technologies and practices into mainstream construction,” says Martin Fenn, CIOB member and MMC lead for CIOB Oceania.

Gender equality organisation Women into Construction has joined other leading names in the built environment by signing the CIOB EDI charter.

CIOB Scotland is staging its first Awards event on 16 September at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow.

Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month.

A new report on the drivers of modern slavery in construction has shown how construction firms can unwittingly end up using unethical sources of labour. It’s essential to remain vigilant, says Caroline Gumble.

CIOB is opening up the next group of categories in its annual search for the UK’s finest construction and built environment talent.

New scholars embark on research programme (CM 08/03).

Potential construction professionals were given two days of advice and inspiration on careers in the industry at the CIOB Student Festival 2022.

CIOB’s Caroline Gumble visited the restoration works at Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, where a new wing is being added which is set to make it the largest gallery in the county.

CIOB gathered representatives from other professional bodies to debate how the construction industry can start to overcome the insurance sector’s reluctance to offer professional indemnity insurance. Justin Stanton reports.

CIOB president Mike Foy presented awards to two winners at the Greater Manchester Chamber Property and Construction Awards in March.

Three new CIOB members who achieved membership throughout the Chartered Membership Programme (CMP) route have had their efforts recognised recently at an awards ceremony for the candidates with the highest scores.

More than 160 construction professionals attended the CIOB Newcastle Hub Annual Dinner in March.

CIOB’s Members’ Forum will again take place virtually this year, from 28 to 30 June 2022.