Construction Pay Freeze Could Lead to Industrial Action
Industrial discontent is looming in construction as out of touch employers impose a pay freeze on workers, says Unite.
Unite, the UK’s construction union, is...
HMRC warns IR35 changes are pressing ahead
HMRC has warned construction firms this week to prepare for controversial changes to IR35 rules.
The HM Revenue & Customs has warned businesses to prepare...
Construction charity app upgraded to include financial support
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s free App has been upgraded with nudge, the market-leading financial wellbeing platform.
The new feature comes in response to feedback...
Builders report busy summer of home upgrades, says FMB
Strong levels of demand for repair and maintenance works saw builders report a busy summer, according to a new survey released today by the Federation...
UK construction sees sharp rise in activity for September
Latest data from PMI has signalled another sharp increase in UK construction activity in September.
According to the latest monthly survey from the Purchasing Managers...
Government launches biggest upgrade of nation’s buildings in a generation
Homes, schools and hospitals across England are set to be greener and cheaper to run thanks to a £3 billion plan to upgrade the...
Construction site face mask guidance updated
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published new guidance on the use of face coverings on construction sites.
In response to the latest government guidance,...
Industry urged to adopt new NHS Covid-19 app
Industry leaders have urged all firms in UK construction to lead the way in ensuring the widest possible uptake of the NHS COVID-19 app.
The...
CITB extends support for apprentices through Covid-19
CITB is offering support to help find a new employer for any displaced apprentice as part of a raft of measures to keep skills...
8 out of 10 subcontractors return to sites
Nearly 80% of subcontractors are now back on construction sites according to data from the construction industry's biggest payer of 'subbies'.
Hudson Contract shows 117,591...