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08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB responds to Chancellor's latest budget measures

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has positively responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of the intention to scale up construction projects in a bid to kickstart the post COVID-19 economy.

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08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant

The British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant announced by the chancellor today.

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07 Jul 2020 Economy

GGF raises industry issues at government meetings

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07 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

What is really popular across the UK but some say is boring, Mr Chancellor?

Energy efficiency, Chancellor! A green recovery is simply impossible without it and voters want it! Tackling the UK’s unnecessarily leaky housing must be at the heart of the Chancellor’s stimulus plan to recover from Covid-19.

02 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

NFB members are ready to ‘Build, Build, Build’

Prime Minister Johnson has announced that the Government is ready to ‘build, build, build’ and unlock a raft of opportunities through planning, investment and funding.

02 Jul 2020 Environment

Sustainability and safety should go hand in hand – ignorance is an enemy of both

Whilst we agree with Kieran Mullan MP that sustainability should not come before safety, if we focus first on ensuring truly quality buildings, there is no reason we cannot achieve both.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Government can, and must, lead the way out of the economic crisis brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic

By providing jobs for an existing skilled workforce, and offering prospects for new entrants into the sector, construction can avoid the impact on skills and productivity experienced in previous periods of economic downturn.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB welcomes Government commitment to boosting infrastructure

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today welcomed the announcement from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, to invest in infrastructure to boost the economy following the impact of COVID-19 on business and employment.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson unveils radical planning reforms to help ‘build, build, build’ out of coronavirus crisis

The Prime Minister has unveiled radical changes to the planning system as part of his plans to “build, build, build” the UK out of the coronavirus crisis.

30 Jun 2020 Environment

Specifying zero carbon materials from sustainable sources

2050, the target date set by Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero, seems a long way away. But the construction industry’s hefty 40% contribution to the UK’s total carbon footprint means action needs to start now.

Fire safety debate must be informed by net zero facts

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30 Jun 2020 Economy

Fire safety debate must be informed by net zero facts

Buildings are one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the UK, something which has to be tackled if we are to reach net zero. Simultaneously it’s critical that we take every opportunity to build safety into all new buildings in order to protect lives. It is possible to deliver both

30 Jun 2020 Environment

Sustainability in construction should never be put before the safety of residents

There is a new found enthusiasm for resurrecting the use of timber in building because it is seen as being eco-friendly. We must ensure we use this moment of fire safety reform to act on risks across the board.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus crisis will see ‘catastrophic’ drop in new social housing, ministers are warned

The coronavirus pandemic will lead to 84,000 fewer homes being built this year and a “catastrophic” fall in social housing starts, according to new analysis.

29 Jun 2020 Economy

National Federation of Builders Launches New Magazine

The National Federation of Builders launches its brand new magazine full of industry news, business updates and projects delivered by members and the industry. Issue 1 of Britbuild is in production and will be sent to NFB members later this week

26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB announces winners of its seventh global student challenge

A team from Toronto has been announced as the winner of the seventh annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition, after facing a fiercely competitive international field. The winners are DGC Toronto, a team of four final-year students studying for the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) at George Brown College, a university which also made it to the 2019 finals.

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

“Two Years is Too Long” – NFB issues verdict on CITB Consensus Delay

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has expressed significant concern at the proposals issued today by CITB for supporting the industry’s training and skills delivery.

To reduce racial inequality, we need a housing market that works for all

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25 Jun 2020 Economy

To reduce racial inequality, we need a housing market that works for all

Responses to the housing crisis have been woeful at best. From Labour’s obsession with flats, particularly in the capital, to the Conservatives’ fixation with home ownership, which has decreased. Nobody is getting it right.

24 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB responds to MHCLG plan to 'Get Britain Building'

The CIOB has responded to plans from the government suggesting construction sites could see longer working hours to help maintain social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

CIOB and SACPCMP to work together for benefit of South African construction sector

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on a number of fronts with the view to supporting development and growth within the built environment.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Record membership growth despite COVID-19

Since March 2020 the UK has seen an unprecedented period where COVID-19 has impacted the construction sector, with many construction businesses, large and small, being put in very difficult operational positions.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

GGF welcomes new government plans to boost construction

New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely will be introduced this week, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced on 22 June 2020).

22 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan

Construction sites could see longer working hours to help them maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, ministers have said.

19 Jun 2020 Economy

CIOB renews commitment to BuildForce

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has renewed its support for BuildForce, the organisation which connects service leavers and veterans with opportunities in construction, ahead of Armed Forces Day (27 June).

15 Jun 2020 Economy

UK Concrete outlines framework for ‘beyond net zero’

MPA UK Concrete, the group representing the UK concrete industry, has developed a framework to help inform the delivery of an ambitious roadmap for the UK concrete and cement sector to deliver net negative emissions by 2050.