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FIS issues guidance on Conformity Marking
As the deadline for transition from CE to UKCA marking approaches, and in response to continuous industry pressure over capacity and capability, there has been an announcement from the Government regarding some provisions that have been agreed to simplify UKCA marking...
Taking account of carbon reduction plans in the procurement of major government contracts
Last year, the Cabinet Office issued a Public Procurement Note stipulating that government contracts procuring goods and/or services with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per annum will require suppliers to provide evidence of carbon reduction plans. ...
Recovery loan scheme extended for two years
The Recovery Loan Scheme, which originally launched in April 2021 to help businesses recovering from the pandemic, has been extended to 2024. The maximum loan size remains at up to £2m, and the principle behind the extended scheme remains unchanged: the government...
July data indicated an overall rise in new orders for 26th consecutive month
The latest weekly update from CPA is available to members here. The updated issues are in Pages 1-6 of the weekly update whilst subsequent pages have existing data and information that remain relevant. This update includes: Bank of England Monetary Policy Report...
Use and limitations of drywall specifications and standard details
The Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) who represent the Gypsum based building materials industry have issued an update on the use and limitations of drywall specifications and standard details which can be accessed here.
How to avoid penalties for Making Tax Digital for VAT
Now that Making Tax Digital for VAT has started to bed in, we can expect to see HMRC starting to impose penalties for failures to comply with the detail of the legislation; so now is the time to make sure you have checked your process. More information on how to avoid...
New Hospital Programme industry day
The New Hospital Programme (NHP) is hosting an Industry Day on Tuesday 20 September to outline how businesses across the supply chain can play a role in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. With a target to develop 48 hospitals by 2030, the NHP...
Build UK members maintain payment performance
The latest results published under the Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance show that Build UK members have maintained their payment performance over the last six months, despite the significant pressures caused by rising inflation. Contractor members...
CPA releases UK Economic and Construction Update
The latest weekly update from CPA is available to members here. The updated issues are in Pages 1-3 of the weekly update whilst subsequent pages have existing data and information that remain relevant. This update includes: Bank of England Mortgage Approvals (June...