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CITB safety test cheats caught in police raids

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Three safety test workers have been arrested after being caught giving answers to candidates for cash. According to reports, the cheating was exposed by counter-fraud...

Consumer demand for new homes falls by 8%, says FMB

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Consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% over the last year to its lowest level since 2013. The news comes after the Federation...

Worlds biggest crane starts work at Hinkley Point

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'Big Carl' The world biggest crane has been shipped over from Belgium to help build the new power station. Construction work at Hinkley Point in...

Common Sense Prevails As Reverse Charge VAT delayed till 2020

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The Government’s decision to delay by one year the implementation of potentially damaging VAT changes for construction companies is a victory for common sense,...

Construction Industry Charity Publishes Annual Impact Report

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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Club has just published its third annual impact report. The report communicates to the industry, supporters and stakeholders, the...

UK construction activity moves out of the capital

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The value of all construction contract awards in June 2019 was £5.2 billion based on a three-month rolling average, which is an increase of...

Protecting a Construction Site From the Increasing Number of Thefts

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The Construction Index reports that more than half of builders in the UK have been victims of theft, with more than 50% having had...

Level playing field needed for SMEs, says FMB

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Following the publication of the Government's consultation response to the 'Creating a responsible payment culture' call for evidence, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) calls on the...

Kier top the contractors league table for May with highest value of projects awarded

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Kier is at the top of the contractors’ league table for May 2019, thanks to 12 contracts awarded with a total value of £397...

The True Cost of DIY

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Having a go at home improvements may be more costly than we think, according to a recent study by construction supplier Burton Roofing. By analysing...
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