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CIOB CHIEF EXECUTIVE CAROLINE GUMBLE TELLS NI BUILDER ABOUT HER RECENT TRIP TO BELFAST, WHERE SHE HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS DEMONSTRATING THEIR COMPETENCE AND ETHICS… Ensuring the quality of our built environment
I have recently returned from a trip to Belfast, attending one of our graduation ceremonies, greeting many new Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) members at the beautiful City Hall. It was a wonderful occasion, at which we were joined by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, plus some of the leaders of the CIOB community in Ireland: Jonathan Payne FCIOB, Chair of our Northern Ireland Hub, Annette Main MCIOB, Chair of our Republic of Ireland Hub, and Noel McKee FCIOB, a CIOB Trustee. When we hold graduation events, I remind members that what they do really matters. It is our industry that works to create the homes, hospitals, schools and infrastructure that are all essential for a good quality of life. The work of construction professionals leaves a legacy. I also remind them of the responsibility they hold and to reflect on what they can do, as individuals, to ensure the quality of our built
It is so clear, given what we’ve seen of the worst that can happen when safety and quality are compromised, that we need ethical, competent, modern professionals to drive our industry forward. What is also clear is that chartered membership of a professional institute is evidence of competency and, importantly, of a commitment to delivering the quality and high standards that we all want to see. Although the fundamentals of competency have been an incredibly important part of being a CIOB member for many years, it’s undeniable that this will become more important in the built environment in years to come. There will be an increased scrutiny on all of us construction professionals and proving your level of competence will be critical. The behaviours we see from leaders - and leaders to be - inform the culture of construction companies, set the standards and offer the examples. People who are prepared to demonstrate ethical, professional behaviours are needed in this industry. As a professional institute, we
Caroline Gumble, CEO, CIOB.
environment. It is a part of the speech that I emphasise - knowing that so much of what they do leaves a legacy, the commitment to maintaining the high standards required to leave a positive legacy is vital.
know we also have a part to play - demonstrating competence is not the only reason to join a professional institute. We are there as part of your support network in maintaining the highest standards and keeping up with the best industry practice.
“We need ethical, competent, modern professionals to drive our industry forward.”
Julie Fitzsimmons, Member Services and Events Coordinator ‑ Northern Ireland T: +44 (0)1344 630 729 - M: +44 (0)7760 164 101 - E: jfitzsimmons@ciob.org.uk www.ciob.org
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