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Progressing Sustainable Procurement: Driving Sustainable Supply Chains and Businesses’ Virtual Conference’
Register for the Supply Chain Sustainability 'Progressing Sustainable Procurement: Driving Sustainable Supply Chains and Businesses' Virtual Conference. This event will take place in just one week, on Thursday 7th September at 10:00-12:00 via Zoom. By attending this...
CPA Trade Survey reports another mixed quarter for the construction supply chain
The CPA's latest Construction Trade Survey for 2023 Q2 showed a mixed view on activity across the construction supply chain. Here are some key findings from the latest survey: Output & Sales: A mixed quarter for product sales, workloads growth for SME contractors...
Shortlist announced for FIS Scottish Awards
The FIS Scottish Awards recognise and celebrate the high levels of craftsmanship in the finishes and interiors sector carried out in Scotland. After visiting all projects entered, we are excited to announce that our judges have determined their shortlist. The standard...
Concepts, Principles, and Innovation in IFE Fire Testing
Are you interested in the latest developments in the fire testing industry? The IFE Fire Testing webinar may hold the answers to some of the challenges faced in this field. During this webinar, experts will analyse the latest research and suggest how digital...
CPA publishes summary and guidance papers on Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act 2022 (applicable to England and Wales) introduces the most significant changes for the construction industry in the past four decades. The CPA has been engaging with government for several years on this legislation. CPA has published two papers...
Secondary Regulation to support Building Safety Act Published
With the October deadline looming, the much anticipated Secondary Regulations under the Building Safety Act 2022 have been published today by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The five key pieces of regulation laid today are: The Building...
Keep on top of your cash flow, chase every payment, and don’t sit back and do nothing
The last few months have been hectic working for several construction organisations who are members of the various bodies that make up CICV. I have seen an alarming increase in the number of organisations that are suffering from payment and cash flow issues, and these...
Building Safety Regulator Building Control Process
The BSR’s recent webinar provides an overview of the new building control process, as well as the new duty holder roles and three Gateways, and members can register to watch it back on demand. Starting from October 1st, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will...
HSE site inspections to focus on moving and handling materials
From September - HSE site inspections across Great Britain to focus on moving and handling materials Starting in early September 2023, HSE will be undertaking construction site inspections, focusing on moving and handling construction materials. The inspections will...