CIOB: A day for Construction Management

Monday, 9 August 2010 12:00 AM

Leading construction and project management bodies from across the globe have today announced that the second Monday in March each year will be 'International Construction Management Day'.

The declaration is the brainchild of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the Construction Management
Associations of America (CMAA), Japan (CMAJ), and Korea (CMAK).

Saleem Akram CIOB Director for Construction, Innovation and Development said, "Construction processes have been transformed from merely erecting structures to complete management of built environments based on extensive knowledge, experience and management skill. We call this comprehensive group of services Construction Management, and it has become a global focus of attention.

"It is clear that at time when the world's finances are being restructured and the carbon reduction challenge gathers pace, the role of construction management is becoming increasingly crucial. But there is still work to be done to raise the profile of CM and the significant impact it has on securing healthy fulfilled populations. The International Construction Management Day provides the opportunity for each national or regional CM community, along with individual practitioners, academics and other allies, to promote and celebrate CM in their own way. "
ENDS

NOTES TO EDITORS
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) represents for the public benefit the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry.

Our Mission

To contribute to the creation of a modern, progressive, and responsible construction industry; able to meet the economic, environmental and social challenges faced in the 21st century.
Our 7 Guiding Principles

Creating extraordinary people through professional learning and continuous personal development.

Promoting the built environment as central to the quality of life for everyone everywhere.

Achieving a sustainable future, worldwide.

Advocating exemplary ethical practice and behaviour, integrity and transparency.

Pursuing excellence in management practice, and technological innovation rooted in evidence based science.

Being socially responsible and working responsibly.

Enabling our members to find an emotional resonance with the Institute; their success is our success.

We have over 45,000 members around the world and are considered to be the international voice of the building professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process.

Chartered Member status is recognised internationally as the mark of a true, skilled professional in the construction industry and CIOB members have a common commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards within the built environment.
Further information is available by contacting Saul Townsend CIOB Press and Communications Manager on t: 01344 630 766 or e: stownsend@ciob.org.uk.

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