Promoting change through data, recruitment and workplace culture. The business case for a commitment to an inclusive, accessible and representative built environment sector is as strong as ever, and continues…

Highlighting jobs with a purpose. We know that the built environment, and the construction industry in particular, has a significant skills gap, and attracting young people and new entrants into…

Driving forward Continuing Professional Development. Reflection on past practice and a commitment to continuous learning are the benchmarks of a professional. At CIOB, we recognise that Continuing Professional Development (CPD)…

2025 has been one of the most successful years in the history of CIOB Academy, with many new initiatives and courses introduced. We have approached our content with the goal of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…