Decarbonising UK highways
The current state of play. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) held a roundtable discussion with the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in January 2026 to explore how…
The Middle East conflict: how it could impact construction and how to be prepared
With events in the Middle East triggering the grim prospects of product delays and inflation, Anjali Shrivastava advises careful checking of construction contract terms. Oil shipments may be affected by…
Giving men in construction the power to navigate prostate cancer
Laura Kerby, CEO at Prostate Cancer UK provides details of the charities important partnership with CIOB Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men will…
The essential workplace safety items you need on site
Job sites, particularly in high-accident areas like construction sites, require proper safety precautions. Accidents can and will happen, so it is vital to take measures to reduce the number of…
Upgrading the UKs Housing Stock Parliament Event
On Tuesday 24 February, the CIOB Policy and Public Affairs team hosted its first parliamentary drop-in event in Portcullis House, bringing together MPs, Peers and parliamentary staff to discuss the…
Why talking about prostate cancer matters in construction
Paul Gandy FCIOB, CIOB President, shares why its so important, as we kick off Prostate Cancer Awareness month Construction is a remarkable industry. It shapes the places where we live…
CPD: Managing invasive species on construction sites
The presence of Japanese knotweed or other invasive species can cause delays and cost-overruns if not detected early on a construction project. Steve Dyke MCIOB from Churngold Construction explains the…
Evolving our Professional Review
A better, smarter, more inclusive path to Chartered Membership. At CIOB, we are committed to ensuring that Chartered Membership reflects the very best of our industry: its professionalism, its evolving…
Tackling the Skills Gaps: A Progress Update
Outlining CIOB's key activity to help address construction skills shortages Construction skills shortages are a global challenge — and one that CIOB has made a central priority. In developing our…
Cutting carbon, cost and risk in estate management
Lessons from Cardiff Met’s “Halve the Half” initiative. Cardiff Metropolitan University’s ‘Halve the Half’ initiative is cutting estate energy costs significantly, freeing up capital and accelerating progress towards net zero.…