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CPA releases UK Economic and Construction Update

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

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

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...

Managing price inflation

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

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...

Professional indemnity insurance restrictions continue to harm industry

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...