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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...
FIS strengthens team with appointment of Skills and Training Co-ordinator
FIS has recently appointed Catherine Bullough to project manage the BuildBack and Kickstart Programmes. Catherine has over 17 years’ experience of working with the construction industry, having previously worked with CITB in both an operational and strategic capacity....
FIS Signs Building a Safer Future Charter
Finishes and Interiors Sector has signed the Building a Safer Future Charter. The Charter is designed to encourage a proactive response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building a Safer Future Review in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The Charter was originally...
Have your say on CITB Levy proposals
Monday saw the opening of the consultation into CITB Levy proposals, in which they’re suggesting a return to pre-Covid rates in the way they raise the Levy for the next three years. CITB is asking for feedback on its plans to help get construction back on its feet and...
Drylining – what the inspector saw
Steve Halcrow of Chelwick Ltd used his vast experience of inspecting drylining installations to highlight the 5 most common problems he encounters on site. He looked at what may have caused them and vitally, what can be done to avoid them in the future. A member of...
Cash incentives for employers to hire new apprentices doubled
The Budget and Skills Cash incentives for employers to hire new apprentices doubled Apprenticeship financial incentives were first introduced by Sunak in August 2020 and currently offer firms £2,000 to take on apprentices aged 16 to 24, while those that employ new...