The launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board and has been broadly welcomed by the built environment sector.  

Government ministers are partnering with industry leaders to launch a wide-ranging construction skills strategy.

Construction contributes so much to society – but the industry needs to get its house in order on competency, says new CIOB president Paul Gandy. Will Mann speaks to him.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has officially appointed Paul Gandy FCIOB as its president for the 2025/26 term.

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.

Ian Brant FCIOB has formally taken over as chair of the Construction Industry Council (CIC).

The government has published two major planning announcements aimed at the housebuilding sector. David Parry explains what’s in each of them.

With JCT 2016 due to be taken out of print next year, experts are urging users of the suite to understand changes in the 2024 contract.

Martha Penney is a quantity surveyor, Level 6 construction, at Barratt Redrow

CIOB and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) hosted a joint event in Norwich in April.

CIOB’s Manchester Hub and guests recently joined the Wates Group construction team to visit a residential development in Manchester.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion across the built environment sector. 

Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month.

CIOB has launched a digital badging scheme that will allow its members, fellows and technical members to showcase their professional competence in a modern, verifiable format.

Despite increased awareness and initiatives around the declining state of mental health among construction workers, it remains one of the most challenging and persistent problems in the industry.

In Water Saving Week, CIOB’s head of sustainability Amanda Williams looks at how new developments can prioritise water efficiency.

CIOB survey shows industry stress levels remain high, but employer support is growing. Nadine Buddoo reports.

CPAC Modular, a leading modular main contractor, welcomed CIOB to Ireland’s first permanent modular school at Lucan in Dublin. The school was officially handed over in April when over 500…