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 |
| DECC | A Simplified CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme | 18 June 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 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: |
| April 2012 | Building Regulations Review 2012 - CIOB supports methods to alleviate pressure on Building Control without adversely affecting safety, and believe therefore that there is a need for 'smarter regulation'. In terms of Part L, we support the focus on a 'fabric first' approach to achieve carbon reduction targets. | Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) |
| March 2012 | Building Regulations Part L: consequential improvements - CIOB has previously promoted the use of consequential improvements as a means of making the existing building stock more energy efficient, and so we welcome and mostly agree with these proposals. In terms of the Green Deal, it is important that Building Regulations act as a driver, but are not the sole regulatory 'stick'. | Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) |
| 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) |
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. |