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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...
Fit-Out Futures Awards – the winners
On Tuesday 6 February 2018, FIS held the President’s Lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall in London. Over 300 members and guests attended the lunch where the new FIS President, Andrew Smith, addressed the audience: "Compliance and competence are going to be increasingly...
Free – Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) webinars
The HMRC is currently running free webinars, providing members with advice and support regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Whether you’re new to CIS or building on your existing knowledge, the online help will explain how the scheme works and your...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: January
Survey respondents reported a subdued start to 2018, with a return to contraction in residential building activity. New orders declined, linked by many companies to market uncertainty. On a more positive note, confidence towards future growth prospects improved, with...
CITB’s Support for Carillion Employees
CITB has contacted over 40,000 construction employers for placement of Carillion apprentices under a £1.5m cash incentive programme. More than 850 employers have responded and offered job opportunities. As of 31 January 2018, of the 1,400 apprentices affected, 553...