CIOB academy
On 7 November 2016, CIOB (the Chartered Institute of Building) announced the launch of a new Academy to deliver 'real-world' practical courses for the industry.
The Academy was officially launched at a reception at the Gherkin in London on 12 December and will significantly increase CIOB’s training provision. It is primarily intended to help people become chartered, but it will also help people improve overall skills and move up through the industry.
Courses will cover a wide range of subjects to suit different roles and levels, including; becoming a certified specialist in low-carbon and green construction, understanding BIM and big data, and developing skills to become a future leader in management and business strategy.
The first courses to be offered include a construction conversion course for those from other industries, and a course on conservation and heritage.
The Academy is headed by Adrian Montague, and it will be based at the CIOB’s London headquarters in Holborn, with partner training providers throughout the UK.
Adrian said, “The Academy is the home for all CIOB training, and will look to assist those in construction to progress their careers, gain CIOB membership and continue to demonstrate excellence in their work.”
At the launch event, James Wates, chair of the CITB and former president of the CIOB, said, “Professionalism in construction is as important as it is in the medical industry, people need to continuous improvement and training in order to maintain high standards.”
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