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Construction Leadership Council Unveils First Sector-wide Construction Skills Plan
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) today (Thursday 11 March) publishes the first sector-wide skills plan for construction, developed by Industry. The Industry Skills Plan for the UK Construction Sector 2021-25 sets out the key skills challenges facing...
How should students on industry placements be recognised by card schemes?
Following the introduction of T Levels and a request from the Department for Education (DfE) for employers to recognise formal work experience, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has asked CSCS to carry out a consultation exercise on how students on industry...
Changes to requirements for occupational work supervision qualifications
Providing the correct levels of supervision in the Construction and Built Environment (CBE) are critical to ensure that the correct levels of Health and Safety (H&S) are maintained, projects and programmes are delivered on time, to quality and cost overruns are...
Flexi-job’ apprenticeships: What are they and how will they work?
Several industries where project-based employment is the norm have struggled more than most to comply with the 12-month minimum apprenticeships rule, but their fortunes could be about to change. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced in last week's Budget...
COVID-19: Preparing for spot checks
During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have been encouraged to follow government guidance and ensure workplaces are COVID-19 secure. As the regulator, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is tasked with enforcing these measures and has been visiting workplaces...
Off-payroll reform – changes to IR35 and the impact on Labour Only Subcontracting
Tax expert Paul Mason from Markel talked through the changes, how to ensure your business is compliant and vitally how you should be communicating with any contractors working through your business, whether they be trade based labour only subcontractors, surveyors,...
FIS launches fairness, inclusivity and respect toolkit
To mark Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day 2021, FIS has launched a new Fairness, Inclusivity and Respect (FIR) Toolkit - to support members in their focus on fairness, inclusivity and respect in their workforce. The FIS FIR Toolkit draws...
CLC seeks industry support to drive delivery of net zero in the built environment
The Construction Leadership Council is calling on businesses from across the industry to play their part in securing net zero carbon construction 2050. In this year of the UK hosting COP 26, it is imperative that the construction sector steps up to the challenge and...
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing
All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme. As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, businesses of all sizes, including those with fewer than 50 employees, can register...