News
Update on apprenticeship levy
Today, the government published proposals for a new funding model for apprenticeships and further details on the apprenticeship levy. Under the plans for the levy, the government has proposed that employers that are too small to pay the levy, will have 90% of the...
JTC Newsline
The August edition of the Joint Taxation Committee's Newsline is available to read here.
Build UK supports call for delay in apprenticeship levy introduction
The Department for Education's new minister for skills and apprenticeships, Robert Halfon, will unveil details on the structure of its proposed apprenticeship levy on Friday 12 August. Details of the levy were first expected to be published in June, but this was...
Construction Trade Survey
The CPA’s latest Construction Trade Survey, published today, shows that construction activity weakened in the second quarter of 2016. Net balances across the construction supply chain, including product manufacturers, building contractors and civil engineers fell to...
FIS Board nominations
FIS is looking for contractor and supplier members to join its Board. If you would like to stand for election, or if you know someone who would, please complete the nomination form here and return it to FIS by Wednesday 31 August 2016. Election results will be...
Outcomes from the CIC Strategic Review 2016-2020
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) members met last month to discuss the outcomes of the year-long Strategic Review of the organisation and agree its recommendations for the next five years. Read more here.
Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI
The seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index ® registered 45.9 in July, down fractionally from 46.0 in June and below the 50.0 no-change threshold for the second month running. The latest reading signalled the fastest ...
UK BIM Alliance – Position Statement
From October 2016, the UK BIM Alliance will take up the mantle of Level 2 leadership. The Alliance will provide the umbrella network for the Communities, Regions and aligned industry organisations to achieve the widespread adoption and implementation of BIM Level 2 by...
CITB Employer Forums
The new CITB Advisor role has been in place since the beginning of April and colleagues in these new roles are working hard with employers through Training Groups, Advisory Forums, Federations and other groups to help ensure they achieve the right skills for our...