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CITB Consensus – make your view known
FIS members who are likely to pay the Construction Industry Levy as proposed by CITB for 2021 to 2025 are invited to have their say by participating in the Consensus Survey The proposed CITB Levy Rate for the period 2022-2025 is 0.35% for PAYE and 1.25% on Net paid...
£7.2 billion worth of contracts awarded in June
The latest information from Builders’ Conference shows that there were 516 contracts worth £7.2 billion awarded in June. Whilst the number was slightly lower than the previous month, it was still 3% higher than the monthly average over the past year and 24% higher...
Online forecast tool launched to support investment and jobs within construction sector
Forecast tool identifies over 1,150 public sector construction projects across Scotland valued at c.£8.5b. An innovative online tool has been launched to provide the construction industry with greater clarity and understanding of future public sector construction...
Looking to expand your workforce? Have you considered an apprentice?
At this time of year many young people will be considering ending their academic studies and entering the world of work. The opportunities available are many, as an employer it is a great time to consider taking on an apprentice in roles such as dry lining, ceiling...
CLC adds its voice on road haulage and the availability of skills
The Construction Leadership Council has added its voice to other industry representatives including the CBI and the Road Haulage Association calling for a review of the occupations eligible for a visa and an immediate update to the shortage occupations list to include...
Building a greener Britain is essential to tackle climate change says CLC
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is calling on industry, government and society to help build a greener Britain to tackle climate change. Buildings and construction contribute 39% of the UK’s total carbon emissions so unless action is taken to make the...
New regulator at heart of building safety overhaul
The Building Safety Bill will set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. The Bill, published on 5 July 2021, will create lasting generational change and set out a clear pathway for the future on how...
Managing your business in a time of shortage
This month we have seen further announcements on price rises, whilst at the same time we can see in the latest tender price reports from MACE showing that current tender price inflation is running at just 1.5% at the moment and expected to rise to a meagre 2.0% next...
Changes to the furlough scheme: what are your options?
From 1 July employers will, for the first time since last year, have to contribute toward furlough payments – employer contributions now sit at 10% and will rise to 20% in August and September. This change marks the start of the wind down of the scheme, which is...