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Menopause policy published
Build UK has worked with Citation to publish a template Menopause Policy which can be used by members to help employees in the workplace going through the menopause. Employees of menopausal age are the fastest growing workplace demographic in the UK, and this policy...
Build UK appoints new Chair
At its AGM earlier this week, Build UK appointed Julie White, Managing Director of D‐Drill and a member of the Drilling and Sawing Association (DSA), as the new Chair of Build UK. Having grown up in the industry, in the family business which she now owns, Julie is a...
Creating a productive environment for UK Construction
Building better: CLC announces plan to boost industry productivity by 25%. The Construction Leadership Council has today published a new report exploring the potential for the UK industry to transform its productivity, identifying three areas where billions of pounds...
Building Better – complying with the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act has introduced a range of changes to the way buildings in the UK are designed, constructed and maintained, with the aim of improving safety and reducing the risk of fire and other hazards. Compliance with these changes will require a range of...
CPA response to the Prime Minister’s climate policies announcement
Following the Prime Minister’s speech on 20 September on climate policies, the Construction Products Association has welcomed that the ambition of Net Zero by 2050 has not changed; indeed, most policies remain unchanged. The CPA is urging the Government to continue...
Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations on Packaging Waste
The CPA has recently issued an update regarding the EPR for packaging scheme following the Government announcement that the scheme would be delayed for a year. The Government recently announced that it would delay the introduction of the producer EPR payments for one...
Get involved in Skills Bootcamps
FIS is looking for employers to offer work trials or employment to candidates that are currently taking part in Skills Bootcamps. We are currently seeking employers that are: Based in the London or West Midlands area that has vacancies for Drylining, Carpentry or...
Inadequate and incomplete fire stopping leads to safety risks
CROSS Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS-UK) are the body used by Government to report safety issues to ensure information about safety issues in construction are shared with the sector. They recently published the following report. Following...
Countdown to New Building Safety Regime
The next phase of the new Building Safety Regime will come into effect from 1 October and will affect all new buildings. For new Higher‐Risk Buildings (HRBs), the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be the Building Control Body, with transitional arrangements...