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Should I have a COVID Vaccination Policy?
FIS has been asked a number of times about whether it is acceptable to either mandate employees to have the vaccination or to ask whether workers, in the face of potential issues with self-isolation, have been vaccinated in order to support their ongoing risk...
Apprentice employer incentive payments extended
The government's offer of up to £4,000 for each apprentice a company employs has been extended at least until the end of March 2022. In addition, CITB is still paying training grants to cover travel and accommodation, as well as training fees, for the apprentices...
Contract awards increase 23% in November
The latest information from Builders’ Conference shows that there were 447 contracts worth £5.1 billion awarded in November. This is an improvement after the dip in October and the industry will be hoping that activity holds up in the New Year and the emergence of the...
Employers and drylining experts needed to help develop traineeship
CITB has started work on a Traineeship for Drylining occupations and need support from employers and subject matter experts. The next development meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 15 December starting at 13:00 to get involved please email alexandra.lee@citb.co.uk...
COVID‐19 Plan B – what it means to you
On the evening of the 8th December, the Prime Minister announced that England is moving to Plan B in terms of COVID response due to the spread of the new Omicron variant of the virus and potential risk of overwhelming the NHS whilst jabs and boosters roll-out...
What is responsible sourcing?
Have you ever wondered where the products you buy come from? For products made with wood (table, paper or construction products), labels such as FSC or PEFC for timber products have been in place for a long time. Those labels promote the responsible management of...
CIJC holiday entitlement 2022
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has published the Holiday Entitlement for 2022. The briefing gives guidance on the programme of Public/Bank holidays and annual holidays, that apply under the CIJC Working Rule Agreement in England, Wales and Scotland...
Face coverings in construction
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has updated its information on face coverings following the manadotory use of them in areas of retail open to the public and on public transport, in taxis and private hire vehicles. The guidance covers the use of face...
KickStart funding deadline approaching
Businesses have until midday on Friday 17 December to apply for funding through the Kickstart Scheme. The scheme, which is running until March 2022, provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term...