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Inspiring change in the sector
FIS is supporting this year's Inspiring Change Conference and Awards Ceremony, which is taking place on Wednesday 6 July in London. If you haven't yet booked your place, this is your last chance. You can register here The Inspiring Change Conference 2022 is part of...
CPA releases UK Economic and Construction Update
The latest weekly update from CPA is available to members here. The updated issues are in Pages 1-5 of the weekly update whilst subsequent pages have existing data and information that remain relevant. This update includes: Insolvency Service UK Construction...
FIS Wage Rate Index – Half 1 2022
To help track movement of wage rates in the UK FIS launched in 2021 The FIS Wage Rate Index. The aim of this work is to support contract negotiations and to help track the impact of shortages on the cost breakdown of projects. The survey is conducted every six months...
Mace Group Chairman and CEO chosen as new CLC Co-Chair
One of UK construction’s most recognised executives has been chosen to succeed Andy Mitchell as the new Co-Chair of the Construction Leadership Council. Following an open recruitment process, an independent panel comprising industry, members of the CLC’s Senior...
Introducing the Value Toolkit – changing the way construction measures value
The Construction Innovation Hub is celebrating the completion of the Value Toolkit, following a successful development programme with over 200 industry partners. The announcements include the launch of a new BSI flex standard to underpin value-based decisions making...
Managing price inflation
With the industry facing inflationary pressures not seen in the UK for 40 years, cost escalation is a key issue for members across the supply chain. Last week, the Bank of England raised interest rates for the fourth time this year to 1.25% and reported that...
CIC launches new e-learning Health and Safety course
Reminder on accepting digital SICCS cards CSCS is reminding industry of the need to be prepared for digital cards at site gates, which should always be accepted so long as they bear the CSCS logo. This follows reports that holders of SICCS cards have been turned away...
Government to make it simpler for businesses to apply new product safety markings
The Government has made an announcement regarding the transition to the UK marking ahead of the ending of recognition of CE marking on the 31 December 2022. You can find that announcement here. The change will allow manufacturers with existing type tests from EU...
Professional indemnity insurance restrictions continue to harm industry
No easing of professional indemnity insurance restrictions, finds second CLC survey. Limited availability of professional indemnity insurance (PII) and costly premiums are continuing to harm construction businesses and limiting the ability of firms to work on building...