Free publications and resources
The following publications and resources are available free
of charge, most can be downloaded and hard copies can be obtained,
if available from the publications department. Email publications@cic.org.uk or
telephone 020 7399 7420.
A Guide to Partnering Workshops (only available as: Free download pdf  )
ISBN 1 898671 38 9
This publication uses straightforward jargon free language to clarify why your team will benefit and your project enhanced by using workshops. It also offers practical guidance on how to go about organising partnering workshops.
This publication complements 2 other CIC partnering publications – Selecting the Team, and A Guide to Project Team Partnering.
Building Visions, Creative Careers in the Construction
Professions (video)
This construction industry sponsored
video is targeted at young people aged 14-18, who are thinking
about their career choices. Free to be viewed online. Find out more about Building Visions.
Built Environment Professional Services Skills Survey
2003/2004
Published April 2004
This survey was undertaken nationally
by CIC as a partner in ConstructionSkills. The results raise issues
relating to the recruitment, skills and competence expectations of
employers and whether existing education training providers and industry
support is adequately addressing the needs and gaps. The following
two documents are available:
Built
Environment Professional Services Skills Survey 2003/2004 Survey
Results (1039kb)
The complete report of the survey findings.
Printed copies are also available
at a cost of £40.00 plus
postage.
Built
Environment Professional Services Skills Survey 2003/2004 Survey
Findings and Implications (4144kb)
Printed copies are also available free of charge.
Contracts
(rights of third parties act 1999)
Published March 2000
This digest provides general guidance on The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties)
Act which was given Royal Assent on 11 November 1999.
Definitions
of inspections and surveys of buildings or
the same document in MS Word format 
This leaflet has been prepared by organisations representing
the various professionals whose work includes inspecting existing
buildings or those in the course of construction. It is intended
to define clearly the various types of inspection normally undertaken
with a view to avoiding different interpretations between the professionals
involved and their clients.
DQI
Online and 4 case studies brochure
An introduction to the Design Quality Indicator.
Guidance
for adjudicators
Published July 2002
This guide highlights issues which arise in adjudications under the Construction
Act and not be comprehensive, nor to provide legal advice.
Happold Medal Lecture 4 April 2005
The Regeneration of Manchester - The Rebuilding of The City
Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council
IT Audit Tool
A
strong Information Technology (IT) strategy will add value to your
business, increase your profit margins, potentially reduce your staff
turnover and ensure that you are not left behind. If you are responsible
for IT in a construction consultancy practice click
here to access a Tool to help you quickly assess and improve your
organisation’s IT strategy.
Selecting the Team (only available as: Free download pdf )
ISBN 1 898671 37 0
Selecting the Team is a tool to help clients create a tem able to work together successfully. It offers practical advice on how to put together a selection panel, develop a questionnaire, set the criteria for a shortlist and then evaluate the short-listed candidates.
This publication complements 2 other CIC partnering publications – A Guide to Partnering Workshops, and A Guide to Project Team Partnering.
Survey of
UK construction professional services 2001/2002
Published January 2003
Summary and Report available.
This report contains the findings of
the first major survey of the UK Construction Professional Services
Sector to have taken place in the last six years. It is a survey
of professional services practices and firms, their outputs and activity,
for the financial year 2001/2002. The aim of the survey has been
to assess the size of the UK market for construction professional
services.
Summary (1,006kb)
Report (2,990kb)
Users’ guide
to adjudication – construction umbrella bodies adjudication
task group
Published April 2003
This guide provides a general introduction to
adjudication in the context of construction contracts, and in particular
the right to adjudication provided by section 108 of the Housing
Grants and Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
Other free resources:
CIC publications and other publications still available.
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