Research

The CIOB produces research across many key issues within the construction industry. This research can be both member and public driven with the aim to share knowledge for the benefit of all participants and interested parties.

Please visit our research page to read the full reports.

Latest Reports:

Skills in the construction industry 2009
This is the Chartered Institute of Building third skills survey and it is clear, despite the recession and downturn in construction demand, that the industry is still suffering a skills shortage.

The impact of the ageing population on the construction industry
Approached from the perspective of senior level construction workers, this Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) research examines how the ageing population will impact the industry, which the Government describes as the biggest challenge facing the 21st Century.

Leadership in the construction industry
The Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) report surveys members and non-members to gain the industry's opinion about leadership generally, and to focus on the current level of leadership within construction.

Managing the Risk of Delayed Completion in the 21st Century
Between December 2007 and January 2008, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) conducted a survey of the construction industry's knowledge and experience of different methods of project control, and time management, record keeping, monitoring and training.

Skills Shortages in the UK Construction Industry 2008
The CIOB follows up the 2006 Skills shortage research with this latest report, which tracks key trends over the past two years and highlights new developments regarding the challenges faced by the construction industry.