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Build UK members maintain payment terms
The latest results published under the Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance show that the payment performance of Build UK members has improved again over the last six months, despite the ongoing challenges presented by COVID‐19 and Brexit. Contractor...
Double-digit Growth Forecast for Construction Despite Product and Labour Shortages
Construction output is currently very buoyant and is forecast to rise by 13.7% in 2021 and 6.3% in 2022, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest Summer Forecast published today. This positive outlook comes despite the dual constraints of shortages...
Is this finally the beginning of the end for retentions in Scotland?
Following the formation of a small working group in Scotland to look at retentions, a new paper has been presented to Scottish Government. Retentions have long blighted construction and this paper sets out conclusions from the working group together with clear...
New Procurement Policy Note in Scotland calls for fluctuations
Following successful lobbying by the CICV Forum in Scotland (of which FIS is an active member), the Scottish Government have issued a new Construction Policy Note (CPN) that sets out measures for contracting authorities to manage and mitigate market pressures...
FIS Latest Trends Survey underpins optimism in the finishes and interiors sector
The FIS Latest Trends Survey indicates that overall 58% of respondents reported increased quarterly sales in Q2 2021. Looking into the next quarter, the market is even more optimistic than in Q1 with a balance of 70% expecting increased sales in Q3 and despite...
SFS specifiers guide presented at Clerkenwell Design Week
FIS Technical Director Joe Cilia, presented the Specifiers’ Guide to SFS External Wall Systems at Clerkenwell Design Week focussing on the importance of early collaboration with manufacturers when specifying Steel Framing Systems. The Guide was produced by the FIS SFS...
Consultation on plans for degree apprenticeships
A consultation has launched (16 July) on proposals to improve how degree apprenticeships are developed, approved, and work in practice for employers and apprentices. A key aim is to better capitalise on the prestige that degrees and graduate status carry with...
Panel discussion: UK construction materials shortage
Yesterday, Richard Waterhouse from NBS hosted a panel discussion with industry experts on the UK construction materials shortage. Due to a global rise in demand and a tight supply of construction materials, the shortage of construction materials in the UK continues to...
Update on rules of self-isolation
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has prepared this industry update in relation to COVID-19 and self-isolation. Following the relaxation of COVID-19 rules on 19 July 2021, and with awareness of the growth in cases of COVID-19, the CLC wants to support...