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Lens Blog: Learn to say, No
FIS Consultant Len Bunton shares his thoughts on why businesses should learn to say, No. Len's message is that businesses should not accept onerous contract clauses that increase risk, extended payment periods, or contra charges to name a few. In this blog, Len has...
Boosting routes into industry
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a report from NOCN’s and CCATF (both education and skills bodies) setting out recommendations to improve the flow of skilled and competent talent into the construction sector. The report highlights the challenges...
Careers in construction: Go behind the scenes with Open Doors 2024!
There is just a month to go until Open Doors 2024 when construction companies across Great Britain will take visitors behind the scenes to showcase the diverse range of career opportunities available in the industry. Open Doors 2024, delivered by Build UK, will see...
Government publishes national infrastructure and construction pipeline
The Government has published its long awaited National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2023, which sets out planned and projected investment in major economic and social infrastructure over the next 10 years, the workforce requirement to deliver it, as well...
Government confirms plans to permanently remove RAAC from all schools and colleges in England
Measures to permanently remove Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all affected schools and colleges, have been confirmed this week by the government. A final list of schools and colleges with confirmed cases of RAAC in schools and colleges in England...
Falling demand hits construction product manufacturers’ sales
The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey for 2023 Q4 showed that manufacturers ended last year with a further fall in construction product sales on both the heavy side and light side – the sixth consecutive quarter of decline for heavy side...
Changes in different permitted development rights: consultation
This consultation outlines several proposed changes to permitted development rights: To enhance flexibility for homeowners in accommodating growing families and maximizing the potential of their current residences, we are considering various adjustments to these...
April competency rules could see council Building Control services cease
From 6 April, all building-control professionals must pass a competence assessment and register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), a division of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Lorna Stimpson, the chief executive of Local Authority Building Control...
CPA State of Trade Survey Q4 2023: declining demand impacts sales of construction product manufacturers
The recent publication of the CPA’s State of Trade Survey Q4 2023 revealed a continued decrease in construction product sales for manufacturers in the previous year. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of decline for heavy side manufacturers and the second...