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Build UK Appoints New Chair
Paul Cossell, Vice Chair of ISG, has been elected as the new Build UK Chair. Paul has served as a Director on the Build UK Board since September 2020 and replaces Andy Steele, who stepped down in November 2021. Commenting on his appointment, Paul said: “It is a...
Government publishes five new Approved Documents
The government has published five new Approved Documents under the Building Regulations for England which will come into force on 15 June 2022. Below is a brief overview and link to each new Approved Document. If we become aware of any specific implications of these...
Back to basics – your essential New Year checklist
One of the biggest lessons 2021 taught us is just how important HR and Health & Safety compliance is for keeping your business and your people safe. To help start 2022 on the right track, FIS Associate Member and HR and employment law specialists Citation, have...
FIS CEO calls for a more fair and proportionate approach following Government announcement regarding cladding issues
FIS CEO Iain McIlwee has called for a more fair and proportionate approach, raising concerns that new Government announcements regarding cladding issues and retrospective legislation could derail future work. In an interview with Construction News Iain said it was...
COVID‐19 and its impact on contracts
With COVID‐19 continuing to have an impact on projects across the UK, Build UK has updated its guidance on Managing COVID‐19 within Contracts. It offers practical advice on dealing with the effects of COVID‐19 within existing and future contracts in a collaborative,...
Gove warns developers, contractors and manufacturers they must fork out £4 billion
Today Housing secretary Michael Gove has warned developers, contractors and manufacturers they must fork out £4 billion to fix dangerous cladding on low-rise buildings. Whilst this may seem to be good news to some – Government has at last made a stand – our concern is...
Prompt payment threshold to be increased from April
The prompt payment threshold for suppliers bidding for Government contracts above £5 million per annum will be increased again from 1 April 2022. In accordance with updated Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 08/21, suppliers will be required to show that they pay 90% of...
Forum changes name to Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV)
After nearly two years dedicated to steering the Scottish building sector through the worst crisis in its history, the Forum has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future. The unique alliance of trade associations...
A quick round-up of what the new COVID Guidelines mean to you
Updated 11 January 2022 - changes to testing requirements - new flowchart issued by BuildUK. The UK faces a new COVID challenge at the start of 2022 with evidence pointing to a highly transmissible, but thankfully less severe strain. With the highest level of...