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FIS CEO to join leading industry panellists to discuss how senior leaders can drive actionable change
New research on diversity underscores the challenges Black and Ethnic Minority candidates face in securing positions and advancing in the UK construction industry, as well as their higher attrition rates. To help support this, FIS CEO Iain McIlwee will be joining...
Training Awards Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 2023 Training Awards has been determined by a panel of judges. Celebrating excellence and achievement in plastering and interior trade, the Training Awards are a collaboration between FIS and the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers. The winners are...
Building Safety Regulator charges regulations and charging scheme published
The Building Safety (Regulator’s Charges) Regulations 2023 were laid before Parliament on 6 September 2023, to come into force on 1 October 2023. The Regulations can be found here. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Charging Scheme from 1 October 2023 has also been...
Government takes action to back small businesses and tackle late payments
The government has today announced tougher measures to tackle the issue of late payments to small businesses. These new measures will be included in the upcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review, due to be published shortly and will improve delivery and...
CITB launches fire safety in buildings training
CITB has announced the launch of its new Level 1 (awareness) course, which has been developed in partnership with Build UK and fire industry experts. The course is designed to improve an individual’s knowledge of fire safety measures in buildings and is suitable for...
Are you ready for the Building Safety Act (2022)?
Assent are holding CPD sessions with Colin Blatchford-Brown about the legislative changes for all buildings as part of the Building Safety Act, and what the introduction of the Building Safety Regulator will mean from October 2023. As an Approved Inspector (soon to be...
Knowledge of careers in construction remains concerningly low
As part of the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce Work, educational charity Class of Your Own ran a short survey to gather views of teachers and students in years 8 to 11 from schools in the London area on their views and understanding of careers in...
Menopause policy published
Build UK has worked with Citation to publish a template Menopause Policy which can be used by members to help employees in the workplace going through the menopause. Employees of menopausal age are the fastest growing workplace demographic in the UK, and this policy...
Build UK appoints new Chair
At its AGM earlier this week, Build UK appointed Julie White, Managing Director of D‐Drill and a member of the Drilling and Sawing Association (DSA), as the new Chair of Build UK. Having grown up in the industry, in the family business which she now owns, Julie is a...