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CICES launches new EDI awards to highlight industry changemakers
Green space, clean air and community lead the wish list for new homes, with the surrounding landscape valued above how buildings look
Construct Zero Refreshed Programme
New designation will recognise buildings’ progress on the path to Net Zero Carbon Alignment
Proving Competence to Build a Stronger Safety Culture
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A Defining Moment for Project Safety: Competence, Clarity, Culture and the Road Ahead
What Does the Future of Planning Look Like? Engaging the Next Generation and Beyond
Build a happier, productive, and more efficient workforce, ready to deliver at scale
The £6 Billion Question: Why is construction still paying like it’s 1999?
The Transforming Skills Landscape: A Deep Dive into the UK's Post-16 Skills White Paper
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NFDC Talks 2026: Intelligent Demolition Planning: Manchester
Sustainable Communities: A Coalition for the Delivery of 1.5 Million Homes
RICS Global Construction & Infrastructure Conference 2026
NFDC Talks 2026: Intelligent Demolition Planning: Bristol
July 2026 Economic and Policy Briefing
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Workstream 1: Education and Qualification
CIC Climate Action Plan Toolkit: Education and Qualification
Making the case for sustainability and climate literacy
Embedding sustainable practice and climate literacy within accreditation requirements for education and training programmes
Professional qualification: Embedding sustainable practice and climate literacy within standards and assessment requirements
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Placing sustainable practice and climate literacy at the forefront
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APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment
Inquiry into achieving best value in the procurement
Inquiry into sustainable construction and the Green Deal
Inquiry into Flood Mitigation and Resilience
Inquiry into the Quality of New Build Housing in England
Inquiry into the impact of Brexit on future skill needs
Inquiry into the New Homes Ombudsman
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Home /Blog
Posted 17th September 2014
A guide for all who work in the built environment
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Posted 9th September 2014
On the 6th October, Chicks with Bricks will bring a collection of women together from the construction industry to…
Posted 19th August 2014
Consider alternative energy sources and systems to really make a difference.
Posted 5th August 2014
It is often quoted that successful BIM is 90% people and 10% process
Posted 15th July 2014
Is the term BIM too generic?
Posted 25th June 2014
Thoughts on the image of the construction industry and what future challenges we face
Posted 13th June 2014
A great opportunity to obtain advice from professionals with years of industry experience.
Posted 27th May 2014
Assessing the value and benefits of CIC activities and achievements over 2013.
Posted 22nd May 2014
Key lessons learned from a masterclass with Mervyn Richards OBE, author of PAS 1192-2:2013
Posted 24th April 2014
Construction is intrinsic to the creation of community and there is no better place to explore this than Yorkshire.
Posted 31st March 2014
The Farrell Review - Success or triumph?
Posted 13th March 2014
Openness and a sharing culture: two ingredients that have the power to transform the industry for the better.
