CIOB: Sir Ian Dixon scholars investigate key industry topics

Thursday, 21 January 2010 12:00 AM

This years Sir Ian Dixon Scholars, Tom Baldwin ICIOB from Kingerlee and Steven Sanzone ICIOB from Laing O'Rourke presented the results from their research, which focused on two key industry topics, at The Royal College of Pathologists in London on Wednesday 20th January 2010.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Constructors, has run the Sir Ian Dixon Scholarship since 1998.

Tom Baldwin from Kingerlee studied 'An Investigation into the Financial and Environmental Impact of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) UK Construction Industry.' SWMPs are a legal requirement in England for all construction projects begun after 6th April 2008, worth over £300,000 and have had a major impact on the construction industry.

The conclusions of the research identify key areas of waste management that require attention/alteration, and offer recommendations for enhancing the entire process, in order to improve the value of a Site Waste Management Plan.

Laing O'Rourke's Steven Sanzone researched 'The impact of an organisation's culture upon Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) within the UK construction industry.' In 2008/09, an estimated 538000 people in Great Britain, who had worked in the last year, believed they were suffering from a musculoskeletal disorder that was caused or made worse by their current or past work.

The conclusions and findings identify that organisational culture can have an extremely positive impact on health and safety, particularly in helping to improve and change attitudes and behaviours.

Dr Sarah Peace, CIOB Scholarship and Research Manager commented, "Tom and Steven have identified excellent research findings which are of great benefit to the industry. Both presentations were extremely professional and the Chartered Institute of Building and the Worshipful Company of Constructors are very proud of what they have achieved."

If you are interested in applying to become a CIOB Scholar or would like further information please contact Sarah Peace CIOB scholarship and research manager on Tel: 01344 630776 or email scholarship@ciob.org.uk.

Further information on the Sir Ian Dixon Scholarship can also be found at www.ciob.org.uk/events/dixonscholarship

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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.

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· 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 40,000 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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