The Voice of  Construction Leadership Professionals

~ since 1842 ~

a unique Founder Association

The London and Provident Associations

oldest known body for Builders Foremen and Clerks of Works

~ 2023++ ~

Building Safety Act 2022

the digital age of construction

The ICM is thrilled to have been invited to share with other professionals within the built environment sector a very special and important milestone in the timeline of the CIC ─ the 35th anniversary from its establishment in 1988 ─ CIC has played a pivotal role in advancing the construction industry by promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and excellence among professionals

The Institute of Construction Management are delighted to be rejoining the CIC as an Associate Member effective from 1st January 2024.   The ICM shared this milestone anniversary event together with two other new CIC Members, the National Federation of Demolition Contractors and the Survey Association, This will takes the CIC up to a record 37 Members which is the most member organisations the CIC has ever had and shows the commitment for collaboration amongst the diverse range of professions within our sector.  The ICM is pleased to again be on board the CIC which does collaboratively help to strengthen CIC collective reach and prominence within the sector.

The ICM brings its rich legacy of innovation in construction safety into the CIC network including the landmark launch of a CDM Competence Registry™® in 2018 which laid the foundation for the ICM's commitment to recognising and fostering competence within the construction industry, setting high standards for safety and quality partnering with the global system house of Sysmax on this transformative journey. ICM's legacy in competency recognition, coupled with Sysmax's technological prowess, will reshape the way professionals in the construction industry showcase their expertise and collaborate and entirely aligns with CIC objectivity.

CIC was born from a visionary idea: to unite professional bodies across the diverse built environment sector. In the past three and a half decades, it has evolved into a dynamic network spanning a multitude of disciplines and expertise.  Today, just as in its founding days, CIC remains steadfast in pursuing the same core objectives that shaped its inception to unify voices, foster consensus and enhance industry performance ensuring a wealth of skills and knowledge is readily available to the industry.

CIC Chief Executive Graham Watts commented on this milestone saying, "We are immensely proud of our achievements and the impact we've made on the sector. We owe our success to the support of our many members, and the dedication of our small team. We look forward to continuing our mission to bring the built environment professions together in the years to come.”

Dr Wei Yang, CIC’s Chair also commended our anniversary; “As we celebrate CIC's 35th Anniversary, we reflect on the remarkable journey of CIC and look towards its future. In the coming years, CIC will remain at the forefront of promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, creative problem-solving within the construction industry.”

CIC PRESS RELEASE

The construction industry has undergone a remarkable transformation since 1842, when the original Founder Association laid the foundation for what would eventually become the Institute of Construction Management ... 

... from the manual labor and rudimentary tools of those first twenty-five pioneers that included 12 Clerk of Works, 10 Carpenters, and 2 Masons who associated together in 1842 at 9 Conduit Street, Regent St. W to the ICM now stands ready in 2023++ collaborating with others to assist the industry to transition culturally into the current digital age ... this industry has evolved into a dynamic, technology-driven powerhouse - both individual and organisational competence is key to effective transition ... 

... the spirit of innovation and resilience that fueled the unique journey timeline of ICM reminds us that progress is not only inevitable but also an opportunity for growth and advancement ...

... now, as the UK transitions 2023++ with the enactment of the new Building Safety Act - and at a time our construction industry struggles to embrace the technology of the digital age as it now must, the ICM continues to build upon the rich legacy of our predecessors, forging new pathways, and constructing a future that reflects the boundless potential of human ingenuity ... 

... in this era of cultural change, ICM works its part to ensure the construction industry stands as a testament to the enduring power of vision, adaptability, and determination ...

... now in 2023 establishing a pioneering knowledge partnership between ICM and major global system creator to bring digital innovation to the ICM Competence Register Trilogy™ 

A transformative collaboration that builds upon both brands’ rich legacy of promoting competence within, among others, the construction industry. Sysmax CEO Peter McAteer and David Jones, ICM Director, are both well known for their passion and leadership on competency, compliance and risk management ─ the new collaboration will build on the obvious synergies ...

David Jones comments:

“The ICM has a rich legacy of innovation in construction safety including the landmark launch of a National CDM Competence Registry in 2018 which laid the foundation for the ICM’s commitment to recognising and fostering competence within the construction industry, setting high standards for safety and quality. We are thrilled to partner with Sysmax on this transformative journey. ICM’s legacy in competency recognition, coupled with Sysmax’s technological prowess, will reshape the way professionals in the construction industry showcase their expertise and collaborate.”

Peter McAteer adds:

“The partnership between Sysmax and the ICM marks the next phase in this legacy of excellence. Beginning with the Principal Designer Register, Sysmax will employ our technological expertise and cutting-edge, user-friendly platform for professionals to showcase their competencies, connect with peers, and access critical industry resources. This digital innovation will extend to the Principal Contractor and Building Safety Manager registers, culminating in a trilogy of digital solutions that promise to streamline competence validation, foster collaboration, and elevate safety and quality standards within the construction industry.

“We are in a landscape which recognises that even though we’re five years on from the Hackitt Report and progress has been made, we still have a long way to go. The social building supply chain is under scrutiny now more than ever thanks to the Building Safety Act (BSA) which came into effect on the 1st of April 2023 and will have full implementation by October 2023. As the construction industry continues to evolve, the partnership between Sysmax and ICM represents a monumental leap forward in promoting excellence, inclusivity, and safety within the sector.”

What a fantastic event the thought leadership conference hosted by Resibuild Events in partnership with The ICM in the iconic Wembley Stadium turned out to be ─ bringing together industry pioneers, expert speakers, and engaging panel discussions, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of construction ...

Innovation was unveiled too over the two incredible days ─ on Day 1 the Next Generation of balcony design was unveiled by Sapphire Balconies

... and, then on Day 2 the official launch of the pioneering partnership between ICM and Sysmax to bring digital innovation to the ICM Competence Register Trilogy™

What a fantastic event the thought leadership conference hosted by Resibuild Events in partnership with The ICM in the iconic Wembley Stadium turned out to be ─ bringing together industry pioneers, expert speakers, and engaging panel discussions, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of construction ...

... Deepa Mistry opened the unique event delivering such a powerful keynote address ...

... all the eight incredible panel discussions over the two days were recorded and are now only a click away HERE

... the keynote address to open Day 2was delivered by Chris Waterman [on the right] ─ a policy adviser in The House of Lords, former Executive Director of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), been at the heart of public policy making for the past two decades, working for London Councils and ADCS, and recently published guidance on the new Building Safety Act ...

... and with Sir Ken Knight CBE, [on the left] former Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser for England (2007-2013), responsible for advising ministers and senior officials on fire policy matters and for providing advice during major and catastrophic emergencies together with operational advice on preparedness and response during the 2012 London Olympics. He was also responsible for the enforcement of fire safety regulations in Crown Premises in England. Since June 2017, Sir Ken has been chair of the Independent Expert Advisory Panel at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in the immediate aftermath of London's Grenfell Tower fire ...

...Competence across the construction sector is key to a successful outcome as the industry struggles to transition its culture to comply with the new Building Safety Act and new Fire Safety law ... the panel provided insight about:

• How Is Industry Dealing With the Need to Prove Competency
• Elevating Competency in Construction
• Transforming the Construction Landscape
• Managing Risk in Construction – From Where We Are to a New Landscape (Where We Need to Be)

The experts [left to right] Dan Brown, GQA Qualifications; Debbie Carlton, Dynamic Knowledge; Natasha Wales-Dixon, SheAdvises; James Allen, AITCo; and Jon Vanstone, ICC Chair ...

... ICM's Director of Education and Training also spoke on the panel looking at the Future of Construction joined by industry leading speakers talking about encouraging the uptake of MMC within construction, giving their top ten tips to succeed in a fast-changing economy as well as the resilience and stability of our supply chain across the industry ...

... The ICM is also championing wider use of Project Escrow Accounts to better protect the sub-contracting Tier 2s, SMEs, Micro, and sole traders who typically make up the list of unsecured creditors, based on the whitepaper 'Transforming Payment Processes in UK Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Stress on Unsecured Sub-Contractors'

... and, one of those rare not-to-be-missed moments when three incredible business minds come together to share their insights so well ─ [left to right] Katie Kelleher, Construction Plant-hire Association; Helen Chorley, Angel Investor, Property Investor, Keynote Speaker, Board Advisor, SkyTV Property Elevator series, Writer, Awards Judge, Property Sisters Co-founder; and Michaela Wain, BBC The Apprentice Finalist, ambassador for women in construction, owner of 5 construction related companies ...

... this thought leadership conference hosted by Resibuild Events in partnership with The ICM in the iconic Wembley Stadium over the two days provided such valuable lasting insights into the evolving landscape of the construction sector post 2023++ as the UK transitions into a new culture of construction and property safety and fire awareness ...

... as the dust settles at the end of 2024, The ICM will shortly bring its membership together online for its Members AGM ─ most of our members are spread across the UK but some are based in Africa, the Middle East, and (since 2019) some in the PRC too! ─ in our fast moving world, The Directing Board of The ICM will next ask its Membership to decide on a new Constitution for Construction Leadership Professionals ...

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