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The role of construction products in building safety
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the UK’s regulator for construction products, has organised a webinar to help industry better understand the Building Safety Act and the role of the OPSS. The webinar, scheduled for 10am – 12noon on 22 April, will be...
CPA Economic and Construction Update
The CPA's Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK. The update covers key indicators such as the CPI inflation and core CPI inflation, UK construction average weekly earnings, UK...
FIS launches new e-learning course to help members get to grips with new regulatory regime
The Building Safety Act (BSA) is the most significant piece of new legislation for construction in a generation. It will fundamentally change the way in which buildings are designed, constructed and maintained. It heralds a new regulator, regulates for competence,...
Common Assessment Standard to be used across the public sector
The Cabinet Office has published Procurement Policy Note 03/24 which removes reference to PAS 91 meaning the Common Assessment Standard should now be used across the public sector. Following the withdrawal of PAS 91 by BSI last year, central Government departments and...
Are you interested in taking on an apprentice, but unsure where to start?
CITB has set up a ‘New Entrant Support Team’ to assist registered members with taking on Apprentices and new entrants from inception to completion and will cover Recruitment The team will signpost you to useful employment resources and help advertise your...
Join the Go Construct STEM Ambassador Programme and Make a Difference in the Future of Young Minds!
Do you have a passion for inspiring and guiding young minds towards a brighter future? Then becoming a part of the Go Construct STEM Ambassador programme could be the perfect opportunity for you! By participating in their webinar, you'll gain insight into the work...
FIS sets out a Blueprint for a Better Construction for the next Government
FIS has today issued the first part of the FIS Manifesto, A Blueprint for Better Construction: Delivering Change in the Finishes and Interiors Sector. This document, the first in a series of three policy documents sets down FIS views on near- and long-term policy...
Building Safety Act the changes and the risks at the Gateways
On the day that we learned that the majority of higher risk building Gateway 2 applications were not valid (Regulator: Majority of higher-risk building applications 'not valid' | Construction News) the HSE has asked us to remind you that from 6 April projects may need...
Amendments to Volumes 1 and 2 of Approved Document B
The Government has published a document listing amendments to Volumes 1 and 2 of Approved Document B which will come into effect in September 2026. These amendments principally concern: Threshold for the provision of a second staircase in blocks of flats with a storey...