Government Acts to Eradicate CIS Fraud in Construction
In a bid to root out widespread fraud within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), the government has announced stringent measures set to take effect...
Discover Careers in Construction with Open Doors 2024
The UK construction industry is offering young people and those seeking a career change an exclusive opportunity to explore the world of construction during...
Fall in Construction Enquiries, Warns FMB
Small building companies in the UK are facing a significant downturn in workloads, enquiries, and employment, with 40% of members of the Federation of...
6,000 Construction Companies Nearing Collapse
The UK construction industry faces a dire financial crisis, as the number of companies on the brink of collapse has surged by 46% in...
Surge in Suicidal Texts to Construction Worker Helpline
A new helpline service is highlighting growing desperation among industry professionals.
The newly established mental health helpline for UK construction workers has revealed alarming figures,...
One in Four UK Construction Workers Identifies as Neurodiverse
A quarter of UK construction workers identify as neurodiverse, according to a new report jointly published by the National Federation of Builders (NFB), The...
Engineering Construction Workers Say No to 8.5% Pay Rise
Engineering construction workers affiliated with the Blue Book agreement have resoundingly declined the final pay rise offer proposed by contractors.
The proposal, which was presented...
Recession Looms for UK Construction as Forecasts Darken
The UK construction industry is facing an increasingly bleak outlook as the rise in mortgage interest rates and the cost of living crisis send...
Wales Sees Record Attendance at Women in Construction Events
More than 250 schoolgirls from across Wales gathered at three separate Women in Construction events this month, underscoring the CITB's (Construction Industry Training Board)...
UK Eases Immigration Rules to Tackle Construction Skills Shortage
In response to the concerning skills shortage, the UK government has officially added several construction trades to its shortage occupation list (SOL) while significantly...