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National Apprenticeship Week 2024
It’s the last day of National Apprenticeship Week 2024 where the focus has been ‘Skills for Life’. Apprenticeships are designed by employers to help apprentices gain the skills and knowledge needed in the workplace. Apprenticeships can support your business to grow...
DBT seeks input from SMEs to develop regulation data platform
The Smarter Regulation Directorate in the Department for Business and Trade is currently developing an online platform that hopes to publish UK regulation data in one place and in a machine-readable format. We hope that this will help support regulatory compliance in...
2024 Embodied Carbon Data for Timber Products
TDUK has recently completed a project on Embodied Carbon Data for Timber Products, the paper is now available on the TDUK website under "2024 Embodied Carbon Data for Timber Products: Timber Development UK." To access the document, you will need to log in to the TDUK...
CITB increase grants to support end of CSCS Grandfather Rights
The Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) deadline of 31 December 2024 for all Industry Accreditation (IA) cardholders (also known as ‘Grandfather Rights’) is fast approaching. After this date IA cards will no longer be accepted on site. CSCS advises that:...
FIS Wage Rate Survey points to ongoing inflation and contractual pressures
The FIS Wage Rate Survey H2 2023 conducted in January 2024 revealed that, across the trades, FIS members have continued to experience wage rate increases averaging around 4% in key trade occupations (the full index is available to contributors only. The survey also...
FIS State of Trade Survey Q1 2024: Inflation continues, contractual battles persist but hope on the horizon
FIS Q1 2024 State of Trade Survey FIS State of Trade Survey Q1 2024 highlights that inflation has slowed, but prices continue to rise due to raw materials and wages. Workloads reported by FIS members in the final quarter of 2023 were mixed. Whilst a balance of 9%...
FIS supports National Apprenticeship Week to promote skill development
The FIS is proud to show its support for National Apprenticeship Week, a campaign that highlights the boundless possibilities that can stem from apprenticeships. We are committed to promoting the week and assisting all FIS members in their efforts to do the same. This...
New Competence Framework for Project Managers in the Built Environment
The competence framework for project managers is now available for use. The new competence framework for project managers in the built environment is a fantastic resource for those looking to develop their skills and knowledge in the field. The framework is designed...
CLC Spring Budget 2024 Representation
A letter addressed to the Chancellor highlights the importance of the construction industry in growing the UK economy. The industry contributes 9% of the UK's GDP and employs over 2.63 million people. The letter emphasises the need for stability across the sector's...