Building safety, client upskilling, AI and contractor regulation are on Ayo Allu’s agenda as he takes the chair of CIOB’s client steering group. Will Mann caught up with him

How are client pipelines holding up after the recent economic headwinds? Find out in part 1 of the 2026 CM and CIOB client survey

Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship and quality. Find out more in part 2 of the 2026 CM and CIOB client survey

Construction clients are increasingly using digital tools to monitor project progress. Find out more in part 3 of the 2026 CM and CIOB client survey

CM brought together a group of client-side professionals to find out what they look for from contractors and suppliers.

Construction Management and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) are inviting built environment clients to take part in a new survey exploring key issues shaping project delivery.

Former Mace director Mike Reader MP has made his mark in Parliament since last year’s election and chairs the newly formed APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment. He talks to CM.

This month’s contract clinic question comes form a construction client worried the Employer’s Agent is siding with the late=running contractor. Hakan Oszoy responds.

The best clients in the built environment do more than deliver on time and to budget; they also address economic, ethical and environmental challenges, writes Claire Handby FCIOB.

The C has raised concerns about clients in construction amending industry-approved forms of contract to introduce terms that are “onerous and/or difficult to insure”.

Uncertainty about new building safety regime causing ‘jitters’ among investors, leading build-to-rent developer reports.

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

The Digital Twin Hub has launched a free workshop tool that provides advice on creating a successful business case for a digital twin.

The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) has launched an enhanced suite of training modules for the global implementation of BIM. 

New CIOB president Mike Foy has a client background – and he believes that’s where construction’s biggest challenges will be solved.