The Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced a call for evidence into
construction quality.
The call for
evidence comes from the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission, set up earlier
this year 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 the CIOB shape its work on improving construction
quality and 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 the product, people and processes throughout the
construction sector. This includes highlighting examples of good practice that
others can learn from, as well as poor practice that is to be avoided at all
costs.
Evidence needs to be
submitted by Friday 1 December. CIOB hope to invite respondents to give oral
evidence to the Commission during sessions in the New Year. Evidence that
presents potential solutions and innovations that will provide opportunities to
improve quality will be prioritised.
Details and
guidelines on how to submit evidence can be found on the website.
