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Road haulier: HGV driver shortage
The Department for Transport and Cabinet Office are seeking input for an urgent review of the HGV driver shortage. DfT and Cabinet Office are asking all operators who employ HGV drivers to complete the following DfT haulier survey...
CPA publishes results of industry Consultation on new Code
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released the results of its industry-wide consultation on the new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). The 65 page report – downloadable at www.buildingsafely.co.uk – details feedback from 35 trade...
Cracking noises from residential timber floor structures constructed with engineered ‘I’ joists
The Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) has been investigating the noise phenomena of cracking noises from residential timber floor structures constructed with engineered ‘I’ joists spanning between solid masonry walls lined with plasterboard on gypsum...
Final transition for UKCA Marking delayed
It has been confirmed that the final transition to UKCA Marking from CE Marking will be delayed by 12 months allowing time for legislation to pass through Parliament, industry to prepare for change and the newly formed UK Approved Bodies to put in place the necessary...
Setting up a “My Apprenticeship” account
From 26 August 2021, employers or their training providers must add a unique email address when adding an apprentice record to the apprenticeship service. Without a unique apprentice email address, employers or their training providers will not be able to save or...
Talentview – matching great talent with great employers
Talentview is a platform for talented people to find first jobs, apprenticeships and work experience in construction. FIS members can now advertise all their opportunities for new entrants, including apprenticeships and work experience, on Talentview Construction, a...
Fixer Boarder new starters available for work placement NOW
Being conscious of the ever-shrinking labour pool available to the finishes and interiors sector, there have been reports of up to 60% labour not being available by some FIS members. FIS is running two projects specifically designed to attract people into the...
Transfer unused apprenticeship funds to other employers
Employers in England who pay the apprenticeship levy (those with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million) will be able to pledge unspent levy funds (up to their 25% transfer allowance) to support apprenticeships in other businesses. All businesses will be able to...
Can you help promote a career in construction?
In order to show more young people the wide range of opportunities available in construction, the industry needs STEM Ambassadors STEM Construction and Built Environment Ambassadors play an essential role in inspiring young people to think about a career in...