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Lobbying (Scotland) Bill to come into force from 12 March 2018
After the Lobbying (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent in April 2016, the Lobbying Register website was launched in October 2017. It was also announced that the Act would come into force from 12 March 2018, impacting any individual or business who engages in...
Scottish Lobbying Act
After the Lobbying (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent in April 2016, the Lobbying Register website was launched in October 2017. It was also announced that the Act would come into force from 12 March 2018, impacting any individual or business who engages in...
Hackitt Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
In response to the Dame Judith Hackitt Interim Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has initiated the following work streams: Design Construction & Refurbishment Procurement & Supply...
Birmingham’s BuildBack success
FIS Skills proudly rolled out its flagship BuildBack programme in Birmingham on 16 February with an assessment day held for employers and trainees at South and City College. This is the first instalment of a nationwide rollout planned for BuildBack as part of the...
User survey of guidance to support building regulations
NBS Research is carrying out this research on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). It is about how you use guidance to help you understand and comply with the Building Regulations, and in particular how you use the Approved...
Insurance impact in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, anecdotal evidence emerged of fire insurance companies revising terms for professional indemnity and other forms of insurance. As part of the Construction Products Association’s work for the Industry Response Group (IRG), CPA is...
Attend the free Employer Advisory Forums
CITB has announced the following dates for the free Employer Advisory Forums which will be taking place at various locations across England, Scotland and Wales. The Forums are an opportunity to hear regional updates and have your voice heard on what is important to...
Attend the BuildBack Assessment Day
FIS Skills is rolling out its flagship BuildBack programme in Birmingham and all employers based in the Midlands are invited to attend the assessment day on Friday 16 February 2018. The event will take place at Birmingham South and City College at the Bordesley Green...
CSCS to withdraw Grandfather Rights card
As the CSCS priorities for 2018 continue the drive towards qualifying the workforce, the next step towards a fully qualified workforce is perhaps the most challenging. Industry Accreditation (IA), also known as Grandfather Rights, allowed workers to obtain CSCS cards...