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The Register of Higher‐Risk Buildings and what it means for us
The Higher‐Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc.) (England) Regulations, which introduce the requirement for Principal Accountable Persons to register Higher‐Risk Buildings, will come into force on 6 April 2023. Existing Higher‐Risk Buildings must be...
CLC Latest: Construction Product Availability Statement
Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group The past month has seen yet more improvements...
CITB consults on where they should prioritise investment
The CITB Strategic Plan will set out where they focus their efforts from 2024-2028 and they are seeking feedback about where CITB should prioritise investment. This is your chance to tell them about what matters to you and the support that you need. By sharing your...
Mixed performance for construction product manufacturing heading into 2023
The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey for 2022 Q4 revealed a quarter of mixed fortunes for the construction product manufacturing industry. Performance was split between a decline in sales for heavy-side producers and continued growth...
CSCS addresses queries regarding Industry Accreditation
CSCS will cease renewing cards issued via Industry Accreditation (IA) from 30 June 2024, while all IA cards issued from 1 Jan 2020 will expire on 31 Dec 2024 and will not be renewed. Below, CSCS have provided responses to some of the common queries and questions...
Shining a light on apprenticeships
Last week saw the annual celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. The theme for 2023 was ‘Skills for Life’ and the week reflected on how apprenticeships could help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career and help businesses...
CPA seeks SME contractor perspective for development of construction products competence standard at BSI
Last year, the Construction Products Association (CPA) published the document Built Environment - Proposed construction product competence standard - white paper, proposing new competence requirements for all those using or otherwise working with construction...
CPA submits representation for Spring Budget 2023
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has submitted its representation for the Spring Budget 2023. In its letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the CPA offered some possible measures with both construction and manufacturing in mind. Its ‘asks’ ahead of the...
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...