Proposed worker-status changes could put the burden of proving genuine self-employment on contractors. A new assessment puts the economy-wide annual net direct cost at £167.8m.
Stronger harassment duties and new union-access rules take effect across Great Britain on 30 October, with implications for firms working on client-controlled sites.
CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.
Orwell Housing Association has appointed Apex Scaffolding Anglia and S P Scaffolding (East Anglia) for repair and maintenance work under two contracts valued at £165,000 each excluding VAT.