by Nicky Smith | Oct 5, 2016 | Main News Feed
A summary of September’s data highlighted an upturn in business activity across the UK construction sector for the first time since May, primarily driven by a recovery in residential building. New orders also rebounded during September, which ended a four-month period of sustained decline.
Survey respondents cited improving confidence among clients and a reduced drag on demand from Brexit-related uncertainty. Reflecting this, construction firms indicated a further recovery in their business expectations for the next 12 months, with optimism the strongest since May. Read the report here.
by Nicky Smith | Oct 4, 2016 | Main News Feed
There will be a two-day industry meeting and networking event on 7 & 8 November at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel, Mayfair. With build, design, fit-out and maintenance projects in the hotel, hospitality, leisure, retail and healthcare sectors this is an opportunity for face-to-face meeting sessions between active buyers with projects and suppliers. There will also be networking functions and an industry dinner. For more information, or to book, visit www.platformeventsuk.com/events/construction-design-platform
by Nicky Smith | Oct 3, 2016 | Main News Feed
The Construction Leadership Council’s Innovation in buildings workstream aims to embed new approaches to all phases of the construction process for buildings, utilising work already in progress such as the Digital Built Britain strategy and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The CLC has published a report following a one-day workshop in April. Access a summary of the findings and the report via the Weekly Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 29, 2016 | Main News Feed
HMRC has added new videos to its YouTube channel, informing new employers what they need to do – and how to do it. Employers can watch the five short videos in order, or go straight to the one they need the most.
New employers – the basics (5:09)
When and how to pay PAYE (3:45)
Payroll software and sending reports to HMRC (2:41)
How to send your final PAYE submission (1:43)
How to issue P60s (2:04)
by Nicky Smith | Sep 28, 2016 | Main News Feed
Following the successful completion of the trial programme recommended by the Review of Scottish Public Sector Procurement in Construction, the Scottish Government is introducing project bank accounts on public work projects to protect subcontractors from insolvency and payment abuse. From 31 October, project bank accounts will be a tender requirement on building projects over £4m and civil engineering projects valued over £10m. Visit the Scottish government website to read more.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 26, 2016 | Main News Feed
Have you used a training provider recently? Or, have you been impressed by any courses offered by a college or further education centre? If so, we would like to hear your recommendations. Please email Jeremy Clayton, Training Manager at FIS on jeremyclayton@thefis.org along with details of the provider, course and any additional comments.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 26, 2016 | Main News Feed
This week’s Notes include latest news on the next Relevant Authorities Workshop for project data management, with an update on development of the LEXiCON system and website. Read the Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 23, 2016 | Main News Feed
The next CITB Flexible Funds application window will open on 18 October and close on 14 November. To date, CITB has awarded £13m through these funds to stakeholders. Full listings of approved projects can be found on the funding page.
In early October, there will be a series of webinars and workshops to raise awareness of the funds, and how eligible organisations can apply. These workshops and webinars are intended specifically to support organisations looking to make an application in window five.
If you would like to join a funding webinar or attend a workshop, click here. For more information about CITB funding or to apply, visit the website.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 19, 2016 | Main News Feed
As part of its National Flood Review, DEFRA has now published the action plan which sets out recommendations from the Property Level Flood Resilience Roundtable, chaired by Peter Bonfield. In 2015, the roundtable was asked to look at ways to help people protect their property and businesses from the effects of flooding. The action plan sets out what the group has done so far, what it plans to do in the future, and its recommendations to government.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 19, 2016 | Main News Feed
This week’s Notes include the latest news on the economy, housing and the CPA’s activities. Read the Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 14, 2016 | Main News Feed
The winners of our first Scottish Awards were revealed at the Scottish Awards Lunch on 9 September at the George Hotel, Edinburgh by guest speaker Sandy Strang. To see who won an award, click here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 13, 2016 | Main News Feed
Notification is hereby given of the AGM for the Finishes and Interiors Sector Ltd on 13 October at 11.45am. To download the AGM notification click here. The 2015 year-end accounts can be downloaded here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 12, 2016 | Main News Feed
This week’s Notes include details on the publishing of CPA’s Construction Industry Scenarios for Summer 2016. Due to the post-Referendum period of political and economic uncertainty, the CPA has developed a central scenario with higher and lower bound reflecting the extent of the uncertainty, rather than produce the standard point estimate forecasts. The CPA’s construction industry scenarios go to the end of 2018, prior to the anticipated period in which the UK leaves the EU. Read the Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 9, 2016 | Main News Feed
A new technical note regarding CE Marking, European standards and Brexit negotiations has been uploaded to the Technical section of the Knowledge Hub. Read the information sheet here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 9, 2016 | Main News Feed
September’s edition of the Joint Taxation Committee’s Newsline includes an update on the CIS verification and is available to read here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 5, 2016 | Main News Feed
This week’s Notes include the HSE’s new strategy ‘Helping Great Britain Work Well’ which incorporates six themes; Supporting Small Employers, Tackling ill Health, Keeping Pace with Change, Managing Risk Well and Sharing Our Success. Visit the HSE website for a full outline of the strategy. Read the Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | Sep 5, 2016 | Main News Feed
At 49.2 in August, the seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) remained below the 50.0 no-change threshold for the third consecutive month.
However, the index was up from July’s 85-month low (45.9), and the latest reading signalled the slowest pace of decline since the downturn began in June. Read the report.
by Nicky Smith | Aug 30, 2016 | Main News Feed
This week’s Notes include links to the ONS Second Estimate of GDP for Q2 and Business Investment Q2. Read the Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | Aug 23, 2016 | Main News Feed
The Government’s new Apprenticeship Levy guidance document has now been published. The key announcements were around the co-investment rate for non-apprenticeship levy payers, the incentives for SMEs and for taking on 16-18 year old apprentices, and the proposed funding bands. Read the guide.
For more information, visit the CITB website.
by Nicky Smith | Aug 22, 2016 | Main News Feed
This week’s Notes include information on BRE’s Build4Quality Conference on 28 September which seeks to define quality homes and developments. Read the Notes here.
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