CIOB call for evidence into construction quality
On 30th October 2017, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) announced a call for evidence into construction quality.
The call for evidence comes from the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission, set up earlier in 2017 in response to a number of high-profile failings in construction quality both in the UK and internationally.
The Commission, made up of a number of CIOB past Presidents, has agreed to focus on the need to establish and promote a culture of quality within the construction sector, instilling pride in the buildings and infrastructure that the sector creates and manages. Central to this is the need to better understand the behaviours, both individual and corporate, that are promoting or preventing the delivery of quality on construction projects.
Chair of the Commission, CIOB Immediate Past President Paul Nash, said:
“It is clear there is an urgent review needed of the way in which construction quality is managed. As the professional body responsible for construction management, the CIOB has a duty to respond to this issue, acting in the public interest.
“The findings from the call for evidence will feed into the work of the Commission, which is looking specifically at areas where the CIOB can have a direct influence in improving construction quality.
“I would encourage as many people as possible involved in the built environment to respond to this call for evidence. We welcome responses from the global construction sector, as it is clear that issues of quality are not just constrained to the UK.”
Responses to the call for evidence will help CIOB shape its work on improving construction quality and will provide an evidence base to draw on. The Commission is looking for clear evidence to identify what improvements are necessary to achieve high standards of quality in products, people and processes throughout the construction sector. This includes highlighting examples of good practice that others can learn from, as well as poor practice to be avoided. Evidence that presents potential solutions and innovations that provide opportunities to improve quality will be prioritised.
Evidence needs to be submitted by 1st December 2017. It is hoped that respondents will be invited to give oral evidence to the Commission during sessions in the New Year. Details and guidelines on how to submit evidence can be found here.
--CIOB
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