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CITB suspends industry levy collection for three months
CITB will suspend its levy collection payment due in 2020 for an initial period of three months, to provide financial relief for those in the construction industry.
Coronavirus update: Support for businesses
Businesses will be able to access government support from today (23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.
SELECT calls for ring-fenced cash retention scheme in Scotland
The campaigning body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland, SELECT, has urged Holyrood to introduce a statutory obligation to place cash retentions in a ring-fenced retention deposit scheme.
ACE urges government to protect construction amid coronavirus outbreak
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has written to the government outlining strategic interventions to help the industry see through the impact of coronavirus.
New DfMA platform to support construction of schools and hospitals
The new DfMA Platform programme will support the government’s ambition to drive innovation and build industrial capability in businesses throughout the UK.
Scotland has ‘golden opportunity’ to lead cash retention reform
The current practice of withholding cash retentions is hugely damaging for many Scottish construction SMEs and is leading to insolvencies, says Scottish member companies of BESA.
What is holding back BIM?
Damian O'Neill, director of Lyons O'Neill, takes a look at how BIM is being applied in UK construction and the barriers it faces.
1.5 acre underground bunker gets the go-ahead
Planning has been approved for the 58,000 sq ft underground bunker, Storybox, which will see the creation of workspace for industries in the heart of Nine Elms, Vauxhall.
Construction sector urged to take action on retention abuse
Firms that have been affected by the abuse of retention payments in the construction industry have been urged to get in touch with their local MP ahead of renewed political debate.
Why we cannot overlook the challenges facing the construction industry
The government needs to form active partnerships with leading companies within the private sector to ensure the UK can meet its infrastructure goals, says Jerald Solis, CEO of Experience Invest.
New CMA campaign continues crackdown on illegal cartels in construction
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new campaign urging businesses to compete, not cheat.
Welsh government pumps £45m into modular housing industry
The Welsh government is encouraging the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in its new strategy to help build better quality homes faster.
68 firms secure place on £250m Energy Efficiency Framework
Procurement specialist Fusion21 has revealed the 68 successful suppliers for its £250m national Energy Efficiency Framework.
Smart energy grid to create sustainable energy districts in the UK
A revolutionary low carbon smart energy grid called GreenSCIES has been launched in the UK to transform lives, homes and businesses into sustainable energy districts.
Guidance in Construction: Protecting your rights
In this ebook, Andrew Dixon, Aldermore's commercial director for specialist finance, looks at how small and medium-sized firms can navigate the tightening construction market and uncertain economic landscape.
New process to make adjudication more accessible for SME’s
A new adjudication procedure is to be published on 18 March to provide a simple and cost-effective process to make adjudication more accessible for SME’s.
Government action on late payments in construction ‘insufficient’, says AAT
As the issue of late payment continues to overshadow construction, Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), says maximum payment terms must be shortened and a clear, simple financial penalty regime for persistent late payers is essential.
Higgins joins The 5% Club to help construction apprentices
Higgins has announced a commitment to develop its people by joining The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of construction apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.
Winners announced for Pagabo’s £500m professional services framework
Pagabo has announced the winners for the remaining 18 lots of its Professional Services Framework as WSP UK Ltd and Pick Everard dominate the awards.
Ilke Homes delivers nine zero-carbon modular homes
Offsite manufacturer, Ilke Homes has delivered nine zero-carbon modular homes for SME developer Positive Homes.
Digital Construction Works: Making transformation easier
Digital Construction Works aims to simplify digital transformation and improve operational efficiencies for the construction industry. Chief executive Ted Lamboo and COO Jason Hallett set out how it will be achieved.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
Lord’s Bill brings increased attention to late payments in construction
The new private members’ Bill introduced by Lord Mendelsohn, which contains a number of measures aimed at tackling late payments in construction, has been welcomed by trade bodies BESA and ECA.
CITB levy and grant scheme ‘Robin Hood in reverse’, says Hudson...
Hudson Contract has said CITB’s levy and grant scheme is a ‘failing system which works against the interests of SMEs and favours the major contractors’.
Pagabo’s £10bn major works contract winners announced
Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, which launches in April 2020, is the second iteration of its major works contract and will see up to 28 contractors deliver projects starting at £5m.
Faithful+Gould secures lead position on Professional Services Framework
Project management consultancy, Faithful+Gould, has retained its position as Lot 1 provider for Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework.