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16 July 2008

CIOB in support of construction industry champion

A report by MPs on the Business and Enterprise Committee has called for the Government to create a new post of ‘Chief Construction Officer’, to tackle the problem of fragmentation in construction policy and procurement across Government.

10 July 2008

Chair required for the CIOB Education, Qualification, Standards and Practice Board

Following completion of the Governance Review the CIOB requires a Chair for the new Education, Qualification, Standards and Practice Board.

10 July 2008

Managing the Risk of Delayed Completion in the 21st Century Working Group

The CIOB invites expressions of interest from those interested in participating in the CIOB working group being set up to advise on standards, education, training and accreditation of project planners and schedulers.

9 July 2008

CIOB opens third office in China

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has recently opened a new office in Shanghai, China to support its growing membership in the country.

 

7 July 2008

3 papers to lead them all

Three important papers on leadership in construction from across the globe have been published in a special issue of Construction Industry Quarterly (CIQ) – the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) academic publication for industry research.
news image - Medal Presentation to Past Centre Chairs - Northern Western Centre

Medal Presentation to Past Centre Chairs - Northern Western Centre

30 June 2008 In 1992 a small number of local CIOB members founded the North Western Group which in 1998 officially attained Centre status.

25 June 2008

Architect becomes President of the Chartered Institute of Building

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has for only the second time in its 174 year history elected an architect as President.

Keith Pickavance, who is a Senior Vice President for Hill International, has become the CIOB’s 105th President.
25 June 2008

Contractors held to blame for construction delays

Results from a new piece of research by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed that a high proportion of complex construction projects are likely to be finished more than six months late, due to poor time control.

 

13 June 2008

CIOB Committed to Sustainable Construction

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the publication of the ‘Strategy for Sustainable Construction’, and commends the Government for working with industry to create a long-term vision for a more sustainable built environment.

10 June 2008

Notices to stop cowboy builders in their tracks

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) calls for Local Authorities to have greater powers to stop cowboy builders in their tracks.

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