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Consultation on BB 100 – Fire Safety Design for Schools
In response to the Department for Education's consultation on document BB 100 Fire Safety Design for Schools (see below), CPA has produced a strawman for discussion. A virtual meeting to discuss this will be held on Tuesday 10 August to finalise the CPA response.If...
Applications to EU Settlement Scheme closes today
Applications for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) close today (30 June). EU workers (excluding the Republic of Ireland) who have not applied through the settlement scheme by 30 June will not be legal workers and this may have serious implications for your business....
Construction careers for West Midlands residents
The West Midlands is set to benefit from a new scheme to assist residents looking for employment or change of career and fill a skills shortage in local construction. FIS BuildBack 2021 will see people from the region take on training at Sandwell College and work...
Brexit update following UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement
On 6 July, CPA will be hosting a webinar to update the sector on the outstanding issues of concern following the UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement particularly around CA marking, new border controls and logistics for construction product manufacturers, as well as...
CIVC Forum guide offers advice on professional indemnity insurance
The CICV Forum has unveiled a new guide to the crucial and increasingly complex issue of professional indemnity insurance (PII). The easy-to-understand downloadable document, produced by the Forum’s unique collaboration of trade associations, professional bodies,...
Employing foreign workers
Following the delay in the easing of lockdown restrictions, the Government has confirmed that temporary changes to right to work checks will now end on 31 August 2021. After this date, employers must revert to face‐to‐face checks, in place of video calls, and scanned...
FIS Skills Board
The FIS Skills Board met to discuss all matters related to training and qualifications last week on Thursday 17 June 2021. The board comprises volunteers from membership and meets four times a year to: Guide FIS in support of the sector for all types of training and...
Nominations sought for National Apprenticeship Awards
Calling all apprentices, employers, ambassadors and individuals who champion apprenticeships... the National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 will be open for entries from 5 July to 28 July 2021. It is free to enter the awards, and all entries must be made through the...
Exodus of EU workers – FIS talks to the Financial Times about a looming crisis in the finishes and interiors sector
The Financial Times this week reported on an exodus of EU workers from the UK that has left the British construction industry facing an acute shortage of labourers in some specialist trades. The article, which includes a quote from FIS CEO Iain McIlwee refers to a...