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Articles tagged with: Construction
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
MPA calls for reform of mineral planning system to ensure future supply of essential mineral products
The Mineral Products Association has today published a policy paper calling for reform of the mineral planning system to ensure future supply to support housing and infrastructure construction, manufacturing and other key strategic sectors of the economy.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Government urged to integrate major construction sites into test and trace
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the Government to set up COVID-19 testing stations on major construction sites around the UK to ensure any outbreaks are tracked and traced as quickly as possible, enabling construction to bounce back quickly and safely.
Coronavirus
By OFTEC
OFTEC comments on Wera Hobhouse MP statement: Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is central to a green recovery
Paul Rose, chief executive of OFTEC, the trade association for the liquid fuel industry, said:
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is central to a green recovery
Coronavirus
By Wera Hobhouse MP
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is central to a green recovery
Investing in improving the energy efficiency of our homes has the potential to create desperately needed jobs, as well as helping to achieve a carbon zero future, protecting our planet for future generations.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Green recovery is impossible without tackling Britain’s leaky homes and buildings, coalition of leading business groups warns
Tackling the UK’s leaky housing and building stock must be a central part of the UK’s stimulus to recover from Covid-19, says the collaboration of leading cross-industry organisations and businesses, The Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Delay in VAT rule change gives construction firms room to breathe amid Covid-19
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the Government's announcement that the start of the 'reverse charge' rule for VAT payments for construction services will be pushed back from October 2020 to March 2021, giving the industry breathing space amid Covid-19.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB calls for major reform of CITB and no delay to consensus
Following mounting concerns from members, the National Executive Board of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has unanimously called for major reforms to the CITB in order to support skills in the sector.
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes reopening of TfL projects
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) supports Transport for London’s announcement that it is reopening rail projects in the capital.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
VAT Reverse Charge delay is common sense
The Treasury have announced that the introduction of the ‘VAT Reverse Charge’ is now going to be delayed for a further five months, to 1st March 2021.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB Events - Face to Face v Virtual
COVID-19 impacted every sector and everyone in the UK and across the world. Sporting events, concerts and all social contact was stopped or minimised. The National Federation of Builders event programme was no exception. Events planned needed to be postponed or the way they were delivered to members changed.
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB, RICS and RIBA welcome new fire safety measures in high-rise blocks
Three leading professional bodies in the built environment, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure many more high-rise blocks will be fitted with sprinkler systems and safety signs.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB urges Government to help workers struggling with mental health
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed comments made today by Ian Byrne MP stating that as lockdown eases, the Government should focus on the mental health of workers.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB welcomes 'Roadmap to Recovery' for the construction industry
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has today welcomed publication of the ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ plan by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). The plan outlines a series of proposals aimed at safeguarding construction businesses and calls for the construction industry to reinvent itself and work in more collaborative ways as it rebuilds.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
New CIOB survey finds construction professionals are optimistic about post-pandemic prospects
92% of construction professionals around the world said they expect their business to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its Global Construction Review publication, gauging the financial, operational and personal impact of Covid-19 on the global industry.
We cannot ignore the silent crisis of poor mental health in the construction industry Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
We cannot ignore the silent crisis of poor mental health in the construction industry
We need to offer attention and investment to the mental health of workers just as we do regarding the safety of construction sites, and make sure that every workplace has the resources it needs to support the mental health of its employees.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction leaders join call for re-opening of South Africa building sector
Members of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) South African hub has added its voice to calls for the South African government to speed up the re-opening of the building sector.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
CIL changes ‘welcome relief’ now time to extend planning permissions
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will amend the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations to give much needed relief to small and medium sized housebuilders.
The silent crisis in the construction industry Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
The silent crisis in the construction industry
With new research highlighting the grim reality of mental health within the construction industry, PoliticsHome recently spoke with Professor Charles Egbu, president of the Chartered Institute of Building, to learn about their plans to address the poor record on mental health in the sector.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
One in four construction workers consider suicide finds CIOB report
26% of construction industry professionals thought about taking their own lives in 2019 – before the COVID-19 pandemic had hit the industry – and 97% recorded being stressed at least once in the last year, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Senior MPs call for increased workplace mental health provision in light of construction industry report Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Senior MPs call for increased workplace mental health provision in light of construction industry report
Following a shocking new report by the CIOB into mental health in the construction industry, Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Rosena Allin-Khan and other senior MPs, call for the removal of stigma in the workplace around mental health.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction remains upbeat despite record slump
The construction industry remains upbeat despite record falls in activity and is ready to adjust to a ‘new normal’ as the economy comes out of lockdown, according to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF provides greater clarity on Covid-19 guidance
Following reported confusion in the Glass & Glazing industry last week around the issue of whether or not companies can work in domestic properties, it was incumbent on the GGF as the industry’s leading trade body to contact Government with some of the key questions raised by GGF Members.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
National Federation of Builders (NFB) plays a key role in Covid-19 communication
NFB is playing a key and active role in providing valuable information to its members. With information it can be difficult for businesses to find industry specific and appropriate advice that meets their business needs.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Industry bodies call on Scottish Government to implement gradual re-opening of construction sites
Bodies representing over 13,000 skilled and trainee construction and property professionals in Scotland today call on Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential building sites, within the parameters of health and safety requirements, as soon as possible.