CIOB Aspire is providing resources to promote careers in construction. After launching last year, CIOB Aspire has established itself as a practical, industry-led response to one of construction’s most persistent…
One of the most striking things about the Australian construction industry is its confidence.There is a clear sense of ambition, and just as importantly, a recognition that construction professionals play…
Throughout 2025, the UK Government has concluded three major consultations aimed at improving the quality, safety and energy performance of homes. These cover reforms to energy performance and EPCs, the…
Autodesk’s Forma Building Design is now fully live after its beta test launch last year. Forma Building Design is a design and analysis platform specifically for the schematic design phase.…
Ensuring our content reflects the latest policy changes. A raft of changes to the England’s building safety regime are expected to be implemented in 2026. This started in January as…
Promoting yourself online and offline. In the built environment sector, where competition is strong, efficient promotion of your company is vital for growth. It can be particularly difficult for SME owners to…
Climate risk is no longer a future threat, but an immediate priority for the built environment. The World Meteorological Organisation’s State of the Global Climate Report 2025 last week highlighted…
UK-based engineering firm Dowds Group has launched an employee benefits package which it says is aimed at tackling the talent crisis head-on and will raise the bar for employers. The…
The changes follow industry consultation. As we previously set out in our October 2025 blog Explaining the UK Government’s late payment reforms, the UK Government sought views on how to…
How CIOB membership supported my career across two continents. Dr Hamza Momade FCIOB reflects on how his 13 years of CIOB membership has supported his career as he moved around…