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.…
Core construction skills explained
Preparing for a career in construction. Construction is a broad and fast-evolving industry, with everyone from bricklayers, plumbers and electricians through to construction managers, designers, architects, building safety managers and…
Apprenticeships and the responsibility we share
Supporting apprentices and employers. Apprenticeships have long played an important role in construction. They offer a practical route into the industry, combining learning with real experience on site and in…
A joint commitment to a more inclusive industry
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…
Sustainability key to attracting new construction talent
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…
CIOB is updating its CPD requirements
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)…
Looking back on CIOB Academy in 2025 and where we’re going next
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…
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…