CIOB Connect vs Global Excellence Conclave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CIOB Connect
This app connects members of a global professional community focused on the built environment. It provides access to industry news, training videos, and networking opportunities, keeping users informed and engaged even on the go.
- Connect and collaborate with community members
- Stay updated on construction industry news
- Watch training videos from the CIOB Academy
- Discover global built environment trends
- Access CIOB services on mobile
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We are the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and we stand for the science, ethics and practice of built environments across the world. Everything we do is to improve the quality of life for those using and creating the built environment. We drive up professional standards, push forward innovation, influence political decisions and strengthen talent across the CIOB global community. With the mobile app, CIOB’s services are always at your fingertips, allowing you to communicate, learn and stay up to date with industry news even when you travel or commute. The CIOB app enables you to: • Connect and collaborate with other members of the CIOB community • Stay on top of construction news from the UK and around the world • Watch the latest training videos from the CIOB Academy • Discover the forces influencing the built environment globally
Global Excellence Conclave
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The Global Excellence Conclave (GEC) is the evolution of the Asia Education Conclave into a premier international platform that extends beyond education into business leadership, institutional excellence, and youth innovation. Recognised globally for its credibility, GEC stands as one of the most respected global excellence conclave and awards platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Global Excellence Conclave at every 3 weeks against CIOB Connect's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CIOB Connect ships an update every 3 months, Global Excellence Conclave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CIOB Connect | Global Excellence Conclave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chartered Institute of Building | Shivanjan Chakraborty |
In-app purchases
CIOB Connect
No in-app purchases
Global Excellence Conclave
No in-app purchases
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