A sustainable future for Liverpool
[edit] Construction industry leaders laud plans for Liverpool’s sustainable future
The importance of creating a sustainable built environment for Liverpool was at the heart of a construction industry leaders’ event recently. Based at the city’s iconic Town Hall, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) hosted a business leaders’ reception on 27 June.
The event saw local leaders and construction industry professionals from around the world come together to discuss the future of Liverpool’s built environment. Amongst the notable attendees were Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council and Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Place at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
[edit] Address from CIOB President
The collaboration came as part of CIOB’ annual Members’ Forum Event which was hosted in Liverpool this year.
Sandi Rhys Jones, CIOB president, opened the event and said: “It was a pleasure to host such an interesting discussion about Liverpool’s built environment heritage and the dynamic agenda in the City region. One of the core themes of the discussion was around inclusivity – something that both myself and the whole of CIOB is incredibly passionate about. It is well-known the construction industry suffers from a significant skills shortage and the lack of a representative workforce really narrows down the talent pool. I am very glad this has been recognised as an area for improvement.”
CIOB is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. It has more than 48,000 members across the globe and continues to grow its membership base.
The annual members’ forum event brings together industry leaders to consider, discuss and debate different views and opinions.
Richard McGuckin added: “I was delighted to welcome global leaders of the construction industry to Liverpool. The value of this industry should not be understated, and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is keen to continue to work with the local construction sector to develop a built environment that works for everyone across the region.”
To find out more about CIOB, visit: www.ciob.org
This article appears on the CIOB News and Blog site as "Construction industry leaders laud plans for Liverpool’s sustainable future" dated July 10, 2023.
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