CIOB Policies
Few organisations seek to influence against the range of values and beliefs held by the CIOB. It is therefore important that our voice is heard on matters of importance within the global construction industry.
An essential part of developing CIOB policy is to ensure that it is member-driven, consistent and well-understood. To this end, our policy statements and consultation responses are informed by our 47,000 strong membership base, covering all areas of the construction sector and built environment. In particular, our Ambassador Programme, consisting of some of the most exceptional individuals in the industry, provides key intellectual and technical input into our policy development. Our Faculties and Special Interest Groups also play a key role in specialist areas of expertise. Our increasing authority in the political arena and links with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) ensure that CIOB policies, and by extension the views of our members, are considered by government.
To access all CIOB policy statements and consultation responses, please follow the subject headings in the menu on the left of your screen.
Active Consultations
The CIOB is looking for relevant member input into the following active consultations:
From | Title | Due Date |
| Cabinet Office | Red Tape Challenge - Housing and Construction | 16 February 2012 |
| CLG | Future of Building Regulations | 27 March 2012 |
| DECC | Proposed changes to the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) | 28 March 2012 |
If you are interested in contributing to the above consultation(s) and CIOB policy formation, have suggestions about current consultations of relevance, or have other comments about policy, please contact the Policy and Research Officer, by: email - policy@ciob.org.uk or telephone - 01344 630735
This paper outlines the process used by the Chartered Institute of Building in developing policy and responding to consultation documents.
Latest CIOB Policy and Consultation Responses
The following responses to consultations and other relevant documents have been submitted recently:
Date | Title + Summary of response | Submission to: |
| January 2012 | Letter to Michael Gove MP in response to plans to drop BREEAM requirements for school construction and refurbishment. CIOB believes this is a misguided move that will harm long-term cost and carbon savings. | Department for Education (DfE) |
| January 2012 | Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) - While we support the aims of the Green Deal and ECO, there are a number of issues that require addressing if they are to succeed. We are concerned that the Green Deal in its current form offers no real incentives for consumers to actually install energy efficiency measures at their properties. On the reverse to this, there also appear to be few regulatory mechanisms in place to guide it into position. | Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) |
| December 2011 | Feed-in Tariffs for Solar PV - While CIOB agrees that the FIT required cutting given the spending implications and reduced cost of manufacturing PV, the cut of over 50% for small-scale PV within six weeks is simply too far, too fast. This will have a devastating impact on hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals taking forward their solar PV plans on the expectation of the old tariff levels and previous cut-off point. | Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) |
| November 2011 | The Future of Narrative Reporting - CIOB believes the reporting of social and environmental matters needs to be properly integrated into the strategy and risks of the business, rather than being seen as an add-on to appease new regulation. | Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) |
| October 2011 | ConstructionSkills Skills Strategy 2012-17 - CIOB recommends a system that facilitates recognition of a wider range of qualifications on the QCF including BTEC Higher nationals and professional body qualifications such as the CIOB Level 3 Diploma Site supervisory Studies/Level 4 Diploma in Site Management. | CITB- ConstructionSkills |
| October 2011 | Draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - CIOB agrees with the basic principles outlined in the draft NPPF. We recommend that the NPPF includes planning guidance on how to implement zero carbon housing and zero carbon non-domestic buildings at a local level. | Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) |
Manifesto for the Built Environment
| Download 'Building the Future Economy' - UK Manifesto for the Built Environment | |
 | The UK's 'Building the Future Economy' Manifesto for the Built Environment highlights the construction industry's role in developing the low carbon economy, whether this is through the refurbishment of the existing building stock or the development of new buildings and infrastructure. |
CIOB Policy Handbooks
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 handbooks 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.
 | UK Policies
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 | International PoliciesClick here to download the full International Policy document. |