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CIOB Policies

Today’s construction industry is complex and is challenged by many important issues. We must consider those challenges as well as anticipate those that will affect our future.

The CIOB Policy documents express the values and beliefs of the Institute on a wide range of topics. Their purpose is to guide our work and the work of our members for the benefit of the public.


 Overview of CIOB Policies

UK Policy Handbook 

 UK Policies


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International Policy Handbook

International Policies

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CIOB Policy Statements

CIOB Policy Statements are developed to provide a concise summary of topical issues and the Institute's position on them. These statements only become formal CIOB policy when they have been signed off at Board level.

The most recent policy statements are listed below.

Policy Statement - Carbon Emissions from Buildings     Reducing Carbon Emissions from Buildings   

Aug 2008

Policy Statement - Construction Act Reform Construction Act Reform - Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry Aug 2008
Policy Statement - Definition of Zero Carbon Definition of Zero Carbon Aug 2008
Policy Statement - Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Corporate Mansalughter and Corporate Homicide May 2008

CIOB Submissions

A key role for the CIOB is to work with governments, industry and education stakeholders, and the media to promote our standards and views. The following submissions have been developed and/or endorsed by the CIOB.

DATETITLE OF SUBMISSIONSUBMITTED TO
December 2008Industry consultation on the Code for Sustainable BuildingsUK-Green Building Council (UK-GBC)
August 2008Supplementary response to the Draft Heritage Protection Bill: Conservation AreasDepartment of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
August 2008Proposals for amending Part G (Hygiene) of the Building Regulations and Approved Document G consultationDepartment of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
June 2008The Draft Heritage Protection BillDepartment of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
June 2008The Future of Building ControlDepartment of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
March 2008Review of Inert Waste RegulationsDepartment for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
January 2008Enabling Electronic Communications of Building Control DocumentsDepartment of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
November 2007Strategy for Sustainable ConstructionDepartment for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (DBERR)
October 2007Longer Time Limits for Prosecution of Breaches of Building RegulationsDepartment of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
October 2007

Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry: Consultation on Proposals to Amend Part 11 of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 1998

Scottish Executive
October 2007Inquiry into the UK Construction Industry

Trade and Industry Select Committee

September 2007Comments on the Draft Anti-Corruption Action Plan for the Infrastructure SectorUK Anti-Corruption Forum
September 2007Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry  - 2nd Consultation on proposals to amend Part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (Submission coordinated via CIC)Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (DBERR)
July 2007Consultation on site waste management plans for the construction industryDepartment for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

CIOB Policy Development and Consultation Process

This paper outlines the process used by the Chartered Institute of Building in developing policy and responding to consultation documents.

For further information regarding the CIOB’s policies please contact Email:
policy@ciob.org.uk or Telephone: 01344 630711.

Policy currently under development:

Waste Management DRAFT
Time Management DRAFT 
The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Construction Industry DRAFT