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19 November 2008	Six times too many energy assessors set to flood the market More than six times the number of energy assessors for non-domestic buildings than are needed are set to join the industry, despite earlier warnings of a shortfall.
	Planning the Future 21 October 2008 Kevin Dawson, Chair of the CIOB’s new Faculty of Building Control and Standards, talks to Caroline Collier about a hectic year.
2 September 2008	Stamp duty suspended on homes under £175,000 The government has announced that stamp duty is to be suspended for a year on homes costing less than £175,000. Ministers confirmed the move on Tuesday as part of a series of measures designed to reinvigorate the housing market.
8 August 2008	Robust Details and Robust Details Ltd: 3 Year Report Faber Maunsell undertook a review of the Robust Details system at the request of Communities and Local Government. The Robust Details system has been in operation for three years and it was a requirement when the system was established that the review should be undertaken at this time.
7 August 2008	Guidance on ceiling penetrations in separating timber floor constructions (BD 2551) Communities and Local Government commissioned Buildings Research Establishment (BRE) to undertake a project to address some of the issues relating to the effect of ceiling penetrations on the fire resistance of timber separating floor constructions in residential buildings.
20 June 2008	The Built Environment Professions must act to reduce carbon emissions by design Climate change topped the agenda of a recent private conference organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for 45 Presidents, Chairmen, CEOs and Senior Staff from professional institutions and the professional bodies in the built environment. Source: CIC
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.
	Labour MPs Threaten Planning Rebellion 29 May 2008 A large number of Labour MPs are threatening to rebel over plans to remove politicians from planning decisions.
6 May 2008	The Future of Building Control – CIOB Consultation The Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) has published government proposals for changes to the Building Control system in England and Wales. Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) members now have an opportunity to feedback on the proposals, which will form the basis of The CIOB’s final submission to Government.
	Faculty of Building Control and Standards Chair - Kevin Dawson MCIOB 1 May 2008 Kevin Dawson, Chair of the Faculty of Building Control and Standards pictured with Paul Everall, CBE, Chief Executive Local Authority Building Control following the presentation ceremony held at the CIOB Headquarters in Ascot.