Managing Cost of Quality key to construction success
Identifying both visible and hidden failures. The quality of a final project is influenced by a variety of vital, integrated factors ranging from the skill of the people on site…
CIOB reacts to UK Warm Homes Plan
CIOB has welcomed the publication of the UK Government's Warn Homes Plan but warns close consultation with industry is needed if it is to succeed. David Barnes, Head of Policy…
Resident engagement key to successful retrofits
Communicating from start to finish. Retrofitting homes to make them warmer and cheaper to run is at the heart of the UK Government's Warm Homes plan, which aims to lift…
From QS to Further Education Teacher
Applying real world skills with the next generation. What If the Most Valuable Thing You Could Build Isn’t a Structure - but a Future?Nikki Carthy, Degree Apprenticeship Development Curriculum Manager…
Start your Chartered Environmentalist journey with CIOB CEnv workshops
As the new year begins, many construction and built environment professionals take stock of their career goals and look for meaningful ways to progress. January 2026 is an ideal time…
AI and Construction: The Power of Progress, Not Perfection
The Power of Progress, Not Perfection There’s a lot of conversation around artificial intelligence and what it might mean for our industry. Some see it as a silver bullet that…
Dr Victoria Hills joins CIOB as CEO
Dr Victoria Hills has officially joined the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) as CEO. Dr Victoria Hills has officially joined the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) as CEO. The former leader of the Royal Town…
House of Lords Committee publishes report on better regulation for high-risk buildings
On 11 December 2025, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee published a much-anticipated report on the performance of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the body set up to…
December Policy Update: Planning Reform and Employment Legislation Progress
December has seen a series of significant Government announcements and legislative developments affecting the UK built environment. December has seen a series of significant Government announcements and legislative developments affecting…
UK Government proposes single construction regulator
The UK Government has released a prospectus proposing the development of a single regulator for all functions relating to the construction industry Following the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry…