Another week with some useful meetings, incl. David Hancock (NISTA) - good to learn more about the pipeline of #infrastructure projects & discuss the future of the professions - and Stephen Beechey (Reds10) - great to reconnect and talk about their successful industrialised #construction programme.

New from CIOB's Head of Environmental Sustainability: "The question is no longer whether #ClimateChange will affect the #BuiltEnvironment. The question is whether [we] can adapt quickly enough." With a 5th heatwave likely to hit the UK next week, this is an important read. @elpinchbeck.bsky.social

Adapting construction in a rapidly changing climate

Why CIOB’s sustainability conference is so timely.

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Great - and timely - article from my colleague Ros Thorpe, CIOB's Director of Education, on the future of #construction apprenticeships. They can lead to fantastic careers and are well worth considering (there's a link to more info. @ the end of the article). #BuiltEnvironment #building #apprentices

Removing barriers for construction apprentices and employers through flexible learning

Rosalind Thorpe, of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), discusses the future of construction apprentices

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ICYMI – a few weeks ago I was on a brilliant site visit hosted by Kier Construction. A lot of positives on this project – social value, MMC, tackling the skills shortage, driving professionalism and more. Thanks to everyone who helped organise our visit. More in Construction Management magazine:

Kier prison project puts rehabilitation at heart of social value agenda - Construction Management

Construction can play a pivotal role in reducing reoffending by creating genuine employment opportunities for prison leavers, according to Kier, as work continues on the £200m-plus expansion of HMP Ch...

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News: a new toolkit for #construction professionals has been launched to increase awareness of the dangers posed by silica dust. Funded by a #CIOB grant, the work to research these health risks was carried out by Scott McGibbon FCIOB. More info. and a link to the toolkit can be found on our website:

New silica toolkit launched as research exposes knowledge gaps

Senior managers across the construction sector do not have the awareness, knowledge or organisational support needed to effectively manage silica dust, according to a major new study funded through th...

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News: the #CIOB Art of Building competition is back. Photographers from around the world are invited to showcase the beauty and creativity of the built environment in the Art of Building photography competition. Open to amateurs and professionals and free to enter. More details in the press release:

Art of Building Competition Open for Entries

Photographers from around the world are being invited to showcase the beauty, creativity and impact of the built environment as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) opens entries for its annual ...

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Join us on 14 September for a free webinar organised in partnership with the International Building Quality Centre. It will feature Dame Judith Hackitt and other experts from the UK, USA & Australia who've been fundamental in the creation of legislation on building safety. #construction #CIOB

Building Safety Regulation in a Changing World: Global Lessons for Reformnode

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Delighted to welcome friends & fellow paviors from The Worshipful Company of Paviors yesterday evening to our London office for a roundtable on viability and how it’s impacting #construction. Thank you to everyone who came. #CIOB #BuiltEnvironment #building #collaboration

Another busy but great week incl. a meeting with Andy Stevens of The Build Network UK - a wide-ranging discussion, talking about CIOB’s work & the key issues facing our industry right now. We also had a few treats in the office, celebrating a fantastic summer of sport & looking forward to tomorrow!

So pleased to join the ultimate feel good Saturday afternoon occasion, marching with #CIOB for London pride. Also an important opportunity to connect with a wider audience and amplify the message: everyone is welcome to join us for a fabulous career in #construction! #BuiltEnvironment #pride

Thank you to BSRIA (Building Services Research & Intelligence Association) CEO Lisa Ashworth and Director Tom Garrigan for a tour of their world class testing facilities today. Great to learn about their work in driving forward building efficiency. #CIOB #building #BuildingServices #construction

Our Members' Forum in London last week concluded on Thursday night at the annual Past Presidents’ dinner. I expressed our thanks to outgoing President Paul Gandy for his service as CIOB’s 122nd President. A wonderful evening in a unique venue – thank you to everyone who made it so special.

Day 3 of our Members’ Forum in London started with our AGM including the handover to our President for 2026/27, @sauldhumphrey.bsky.social. Congratulations, Saul. More in our latest press release: www.ciob.org/news/ciob-an... #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction #leadership #sustainability

CIOB announces Saul Humphrey FCIOB as new President for 26/27 term

Saul Humphrey FCIOB has been announced as the Chartered Institute of Building’s President for the 2026/27 term, taking the reins from Paul Gandy FCIOB.

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Our Members’ Forum is progressing brilliantly. A quick shoutout to all the reps from our global Hub community who have contributed updates outlining the challenges & opportunities they're seeing. Very useful to hear the feedback and consider new ideas and tweaks to the way we currently do things.

Members’ Forum 2026 is officially underway – I’m excited to be here, as it’s my first face-to-face Members’ Forum and I was delighted to open proceedings yesterday evening, alongside #CIOB Chair Steve Nitman and Chair of our London Hub Beth Revell. #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction #members

It's #MensHealthWeek & we're encouraging more men working in #construction to be aware of their prostate cancer risk. Please make use of our free & confidential online risk checker (or share the link with someone who might want to use it). It takes just 30 seconds to complete. #BuiltEnvironment

Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK

It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.

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We held a Diversity & Inclusion Employers Forum today with people from companies signed up to our D & I Charter – which is now up to 420 signatories! We can make great progress working in partnership with business - thank you to everyone who joined us today, sharing their insights and experiences.

Great to have a catch-up with Brian Berry of @fmbuilders.bsky.social yesterday. As ever, I'm grateful to Brian for his time - it was useful to focus on skills, competency and the future of the professions within the built environment. #CIOB #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction #leadership

News: this year the #CIOB annual sustainability conference will focus on climate resilience & adaptation in the built environment. Join us on: 📅Wed 14 October ⏰09:00 – 15:45 (BST) 📍Online There's still a small handful of early bird tickets available. #sustainability #BuiltEnvironment #construction

Building Resilience: Construction in an uncertain worldnode

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CIOB’s Scottish policy and public affairs lead, Dr Jocelyne Fleming, uses the CIOB Column to outline what the latest government reshuffle may hold in store for the construction sector.

Dr Jocelyne Fleming: What Scotland’s new government could mean for construction

CIOB’s Scottish policy and public affairs lead, Dr Jocelyne Fleming, uses the CIOB Column to outline what the latest government reshuffle may hold in store for the construction sector.

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A reminder: we've launched a new Technical Information Sheet on cybersecurity. Click on the link in the post below ⬇️ for more info. or to download a copy. Free for #CIOB members. For a list of all our Technical Information Sheets, visit the CIOB Academy website: www.ciobacademy.org/publications/

Ruth Kennedy-Green@ciobruth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

ICYMI – we’ve published a new Technical Info Sheet: Cyber Security in the Built Environment: Protecting projects, data & digital assets. This provides a great overview on managing cyber security risks, protecting projects & data. Free to #CIOB members. #BuiltEnvironment #construction #cybersecurity

Thanks to Jackie Scully, Think Publishing, for coming to meet me (& braving the heat on public transport on a beautiful sunny day in London). Great to hear her exciting plans for the future & talk ideas for content to reach our audience of members & potential members. #CIOB #building #construction

Thank you to everyone who's completed the survey so far. But if you're a #CIOB member & haven't given us your views yet, please do take a few minutes to fill in the annual member survey. Plus, for every response we get, we'll donate to CIOB Assist. #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction

Ruth Kennedy-Green@ciobruth.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📢The annual #CIOB member survey is open - we want thoughts & opinions from members on how we’re doing. Access the survey here - please note that members will need to use the same email address that’s connected to their membership to enter the survey: lnkd.in/eKN_E8ak #BuiltEnvironment #construction

A trip to CIOB’s London office yesterday, welcoming our new trustees on day 2 of their induction. We're fortunate to have engaged & knowledgeable trustees & great to have members from our international Hubs as well as UK-based members on the board. #BuiltEnvironment #governance #LoveConstruction

We hit the ground running today, ready for a series of meetings. I started @ the Mace Consult breakfast event “Delivering Certainty to the World’s Most Impactful Infrastructure & Capital Programmes". Plus lots of bumping into people between engagements – thanks to everyone who made time for a chat.

Our official itinerary is underway. We started by catching-up with Hadi Kazemi, #CIOB trustee & Academic Programme Director at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social. Great to also meet some of the Leeds Beckett team. #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction #networking #LoveConstruction #UKREiiF #Leeds

Starting the week in #Leeds just before #UKREiiF officially kicks off. Checking out the historical canal tow path & all the 🏗️🏢🏤🏠 #construction activity, whilst joining the locals on a busy running & cycling path. Great way to start the day! #CIOB #BuiltEnvironment #building #LoveConstruction

Today was my first #CIOB graduation ceremony in London - what a wonderful event. We had more than 50 graduates with us this morning, including new Fellows, new MCIOBs and two new TechCIOB members. Congratulations 👏 to all those who are now members of CIOB. #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction

Loving my #CIOB pashmina. Who says #construction can't be stylish?

For #CIOB members based in the UK here's my response to the King’s Speech and the Government’s plans that are likely to have an impact on the built environment sector: #BuiltEnvironment #building #construction #housing #leadership #LoveConstruction #KingsSpeech

CIOB responds to King's Speech

CIOB welcomes the inclusion of cladding remediation and late payments in the King's Speech

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