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Government Focus on UK Recruitment

Government Focus on UK Recruitment

In a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out plans to reduce net migration in favour of sectors “sourc[ing] the skills they need here at home”. Promising a new approach that “links migration policy and visa controls to...

Contract Terms Guidance Updated

Contract Terms Guidance Updated

Following the release of the first JCT 2024 contracts, which include a number of changes in response to our recommendation on contract terms, Build UK has updated its guidance on implementing the recommendation when using JCT contracts. The changes, which will help to...

Build UK Claims Members Maintain Payment Terms

Build UK Claims Members Maintain Payment Terms

The latest results published under the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations show that Build UK members have maintained their payment performance over the last six months. For the first time, BuildUK claim all tier one Contractor members are...

Government Announces Ambitious Reforms to UK Migration System

Government Announces Ambitious Reforms to UK Migration System

Before the summer recess of Parliament, the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, published a Written Ministerial statement setting out the Government’s ambitions for the legal migration system, including new reforms which will link migration policy and visa...

Reforms to the CSCS Card – your views are important

Reforms to the CSCS Card – your views are important

FIS have been working closely with CSCS to review how competency is tracked and new requirements for re-accreditation should be managed.  As part of discussions CSCS has sought FIS views on proposed changes to the Labourer, Trainee and Provisional cards. Beyond the...

Interested in becoming a STEM Ambassadors?

Interested in becoming a STEM Ambassadors?

As construction output is expected to grow the finishes and Interiors sector needs to recruit new entrants so that it can keep working. The STEM Ambassador Programme is partnered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to facilitate the Go Construct...