The Queen played an important role in the history of the CIOB. Caroline Gumble shares in the deep sorrow of her passing and explains why she held Elizabeth II in such high regard.

It is “appropriate” for construction employers to offer their workers the day off on 19 September, the date of the Queen’s State Funeral, although they are not obliged to do so.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has expressed “deep sorrow” at news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.