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Australian scaffolding body warns Kwikform collapse exposes subcontractor risks

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Australia’s scaffolding trade body has said the voluntary administration of the Kwikform group highlights wider concerns over subcontractor exposure and payment risk across the...
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‘Not every scaffolder is ok’: Alan Osborn backs mental health campaign at ScaffChamp

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Alan Osborn is set to shave his head at ScaffChamp 2026 as part of a campaign to raise £5,000 for men’s mental health and...
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Government launches consultation on plan to merge CITB and ECITB

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The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals to merge the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board...
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UK construction growth cut to 1.7% as housing sector weakens

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Growth in the UK construction industry has been downgraded to 1.7% for 2026, almost half the figure predicted three months ago. The Construction Products Association...
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New Construction and Scaffolding Academy launched to tackle skills shortages in Northern Ireland

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A new Construction and Scaffolding Academy has been launched in Antrim and Newtownabbey to help address growing skills shortages across Northern Ireland’s construction sector....
UK

CITB announces major funding cuts despite £79m reserves

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The Construction Industry Training Board has slashed grants and capped funding from January, citing rising demand but drawing criticism over timing and available reserves. The...
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Construction starts slump as housing confidence falters

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The UK construction industry is facing renewed decline, according to the latest Glenigan Construction Index. The report, which reviews project starts in the three months...
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UK Construction Output Falls 0.2%

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According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK's construction industry saw a 0.2% output decline in January 2025,...
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Nearly One Million New Workers Needed in US Construction

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According to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the United States construction industry will require nearly half a million additional workers this year to...
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Building Costs Set to Surge by 17% Over Five Years

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The cost of building projects is forecast to rise by 17% over the next five years, with tender prices expected to increase by 19%...
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