A round-up of CIOB events taking place in September.

Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders and the Chartered Institute of Building. 

Forty-nine percent of SME builders in the UK reported lower-than-expected profits or losses in the first half of 2025, according to a joint report by the FMB and the CIOB.

Contractors should be collecting data on every site, writes Paul Gandy. You can use that information to run your project, and your business, better.

CIOB has added its name to a list of organisations and businesses supporting a new green skills initiative in London.

A new free guide provides designers, specifiers and installers with information to make informed decisions about the safety of construction products.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has appointed Ola Obadara FCIOB as its vice president for the 2025/26 term.

CIOB and seven other leading professional bodies from across the built environment sector have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) by signing a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU).

CIOB members went ‘Beyond the Gantt Chart’ at a recent webinar that explored evolving programme management in construction.

AtkinsRéalis has introduced inclusive head protection for its workforce, allowing wearers to make adjustments to accommodate different hair types and some religious headwear.

CIOB has launched a new directory of chartered companies.

Applications are open for CIOB’s 2025 round of scholarships and grants, to support innovation, development and education.

Ben Hatch is currently working as a site manager for BAM Construct UK

CIOB held two graduation ceremonies in May at Drapers’ Hall in  the City of London, celebrating more than 100 new members

A site manager with Crest Nicholson is the first to receive a new CIOB award in site management.

Premierline Insurance explains why cyber attack insurance matters more than ever for UK SMEs.

Budding entrepreneur and CIOB student ambassador Wandile Sihiya wants to convert South Africa’s construction industry to drones and robotics. He speaks with Rod Sweet.

The Chartered Institute of Building’s board of trustees has appointed Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI FICE as the body’s new chief executive officer.