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FMB: Delay to Reverse Charge VAT is Victory for Common Sense

FMB: Delay to Reverse Charge VAT is Victory for Common Sense

Following a cross-industry campaign to delay the implementation of reverse charge VAT for construction, led by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the government has announced it will be pushed...
Alan Wilson, Chair of the CICV Forum

Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum Welcomes Return to Work in Scotland

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the first tentative steps announced yesterday to get the sector in Scotland back to work – but insists health and safety and...
CHAS and Checkatrade Announce New Partnership

CHAS and Checkatrade Announce New Partnership

CHAS, the health & safety accreditation specialist, has signed an agreement with Checkatrade that will see the two organisations work together to help their trade members boost their accredited...
New Guidance to Help Get Back to Work Safely

New Guidance to Help Get Back to Work Safely

The government has published new ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidelines for UK employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating as safely as possible. ...
Construction Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Testing

Construction Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Testing

The UK’s construction union Unite has welcomed the announcement that construction workers are now eligible for targeted COVID-19 testing. The announcement was made by the health secretary...
Construction Leadership Council call on government to set payment example during Covid-19 crisis

Government Should Set Payment Example During Crisis

The government should ensure its construction supply chains are paid promptly and sub-contractors receive retention payments during the Covid-19 crisis, according to a member of the Construction...
Hardy Giesler British Board of Agrément New CEO

British Board of Agrément Announces New CEO

UK construction products certification body the British Board of Agrément has appointed Hardy Giesler as its new CEO. Hardy brings more than 30 years’ experience to the role, having...
NBS and Viewpoint Announce Partnership

NBS and Viewpoint Announce Partnership

NBS, specification platform for the construction industry, has announced its partnership with common data environment (CDE) provider Viewpoint. The partnership will see the two organisations working...
Instarmac Formally Named ‘Great Place to Work’ 2019 UK Best Workplaces for Women

Instarmac Formally Recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women

Tamworth-based Instarmac Group plc has been officially named as a ‘Great Place to Work’ 2019 UK Best Workplaces for Women in the medium-sized organisation category. In order to...
BRE announces new Director of BREEAM

BRE announces new Director of BREEAM

Ethical and sustainable construction champion Dr Shamir Ghumra has taken on a new role at helm of BREEAM – the leading international portfolio of sustainability standards (including CEEQUAL...

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