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Industry still blighted by serious payment issues, CICV survey reveals
Construction businesses in Scotland are still suffering the scourge of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, a new survey by the CICV has revealed. Some 68% of respondents said their payment terms were altered negatively, with 60% claiming...
FIS publish latest State of Trade Survey
According the the latest FIS State of Trade Survey, the finishes and interiors finished 2022 relatively strongly with a net balance of 42% experienced growth in sales (against 17% in Q3) and 50% of those responding to the FIS State of Trade Survey reporting sales...
Consultations launched to support Building Safety
The Health and Safety (HSE) and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) have recently launched several consultations and research in connection with building safety. Professional Conduct Rules for Registered Building Control Approvers (RBCAs) The BSR will be operating as part...
FIS announces Innovation Awards Shortlist
FIS has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Innovation Awards. The awards aim to shine a light on innovation, debunking the myth that our sector is not innovative. The Awards comprise four categories, Digital, Sustainability, Product-Fit Out and Product -...
CPA forecasts recession in construction for 2023
The construction industry is expected to endure a recession this year after two strong years for the industry. According to the Construction Products Association’s Winter Forecasts, construction output is expected to fall by 4.7% in 2023 before recovering slowly in...
Amendments to the Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017
This week Kevin Hollinrake MP, Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business Government opened a consultation into Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017. The consultation is looking primarily at whether the Regulations should be extended beyond...
FIS Sector Guide puts competency and building safety under the spotlight
With the construction sector under ever-closer scrutiny in relation to competency, a new Sector Guide – Competency Management Plans has been launched by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) to assist organisations in the improvement of quality and safety and ensure...
Gove’s Contract and the Challenge for the Supply Chain
This weekend we heard Rt Hon Michael Gove's (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) candid admission that Building Regulations were "faulty and ambiguous" in the run-up to the Grenfell Tower fire. This was, however, backed up with an assertion...
Apprenticeship Reviews in England and Scotland
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) are in the process of reviewing the English apprenticeship standard for Plasterer. The latest update indicates a level 3 apprenticeship outcome is being considered for Plasterers. Following the outcome...