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CITB safety test cheats caught in police raids

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...
Construction

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

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...
Construction

Worlds biggest crane starts work at Hinkley Point

'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...
Construction

Common Sense Prevails As Reverse Charge VAT delayed till 2020

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,...
Mental Health

Construction Industry Charity Publishes Annual Impact Report

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

UK construction activity moves out of the capital

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...
Construction

Protecting a Construction Site From the Increasing Number of Thefts

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

Level playing field needed for SMEs, says FMB

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...
Construction

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

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

The True Cost of DIY

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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