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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...
Judging begins for FIS Contractors Awards 2024
The excitement is mounting as the judging process for the 2024 FIS Contractor Awards is now underway. Our judges are traveling across the country to inspect the remarkable projects submitted by our members. These awards shine a spotlight on excellence within the...
CPI Inflation and Core CPI Inflation for January 2023 have shown moderate increases
The CPA’s weekly Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK. The CPA’s weekly Economic and Construction Update offers a comprehensive overview of the current economic and construction...
Understanding the barriers and challenges when recruiting
The FIS Skills Team are working on setting direction to support the skills strategy for the year. To help suport this, we want to understand the barriers and challenges members have with recruiting. Your support in completing the Skills Pulse Survey will help ensure...