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CICV unveils Best Practice Guide and webinar to help lead Scotland’s construction companies through maze of contract negotiations
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has followed up the results of its recent payments survey by issuing a new Best Practice Guide to help contractors and subcontractors improve cashflow and prevent costly and damaging disputes Compiled by more than a...
FIS position on omitting National Standards from ADB
Government in the UK* through the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC), is consulting on changes to the guidance in England using Approved Document B (ADB). This consultation includes the recommendation to remove national classes using the...
Young workers’ safety highlighted during National Apprentice Week
National Apprenticeship Week is a timely reminder to enusre young workers are receiving the training and supervision they need. Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are during the whole of the rest of their working...
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...