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CIOB welcomes increase in apprenticeships
Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Following the Government’s strategy for skills announcement, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) welcomes the coalition’s commitment to increase the number of apprenticeships which strengthens the role for work-based learning.

Youthbuild deadline looms
Wednesday, 21 July 2010

The deadline for entries to Youthbuild - a construction industry award scheme that helps disadvantaged young people build brighter futures - is looming.

Construction skills in recession
Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Results from the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) fourth annual skills survey showed that 72% think the industry is suffering from a skills shortage despite the recession and a subsequent downturn in construction demand.

Arup announces competition winners
Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Arup, the engineering and planning firm has announced the winner of its sports venue design competition.

Proskills is open for entries
Tuesday, 20 April 2010

The Proskills awards are now open for nominations.

Irish students win leading construction award
Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Students from Waterford Institute of Technology have won this year’s Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) student challenge.

Salford professor named as future CIOB president
Monday, 29 March 2010

Professor Ghassan Aouad, pro-vice-chancellor for research and innovation at Salford University has been appointed as vice president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Professor advises Government on sustainable construction
Monday, 29 March 2010

A professor from the University of Reading is acting as an advisor to a Government group, aiming to identify how the construction industry can best deliver the future carbon reduction commitments for 2020 and beyond.

NVQs are here to stay
Tuesday, 23 March 2010

ConstructionSkills, the sector skills council for the construction industry, has successfully lobbied to keep National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) at the centre of the industry’s qualification structure, saving in excess of £1 million for industry.

MP seeks support for site skills scheme
Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Daventry MP, Tim Boswell, has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons calling on the Government to do more to address employment and skills training opportunities for young people during the recession.