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24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Construction Minister tells NFB that infrastructure will be crucial to economic recovery

Addressing members attending the National Federation of Builders Large Contractors Forum, the Construction Minister Nadhim Zahawi said that he was looking to bring forward infrastructure projects to support the construction sector’s economic recovery, after the Covid-19 crisis

16 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB welcomes measures to ensure delivery of Exchequer-funded capital projects

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) welcomes the measures announced by the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD this week to mitigate the risks for Exchequer-funded capital projects during the COVID-19 crisis period.

15 Apr 2020 Economy

Rail industry welcomes Notice to Proceed for HS2

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the 'Notice to Proceed' for HS2 to begin the main construction works.

09 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

An immediate stamp duty holiday is needed

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) joins the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in calling for a temporary stamp duty holiday.

08 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

HMRC confirms job retention scheme due to make payments this month

The Chief Executive of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Jim Harra, has today announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for furloughed workers is due to open on 20th April 2020 but the National Federation of Builders is warning against further delay.

07 Apr 2020 Economy

GGF Fund Ltd closes to new business

The Board of the GGF Fund Ltd has taken the decision to not accept any deposit payments into the GGF Deposit Indemnity Fund from 1st April 2020 due to the uncertain and unprecedented market conditions caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

07 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

NFB asks CITB to cancel 2020 levy

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has today written to the chief executive of the CITB, Sarah Beale, asking that CITB consider cancelling the 2020 levy, to help aid cash-flow in the construction industry.

06 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Further Government action needed to protect construction, say NFB members

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and its members remember what happened the last time the economy crashed in 2008. A third of housebuilders ceased trading, 100,000 construction jobs were lost and industry has still not fully recovered.

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02 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

NFB warns Government of cash-flow crisis amid continuing construction

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is warning the Government of an impending cash-flow crisis in the construction industry as its members continue to wait to hear when the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will open and be available to make payments.

01 Apr 2020 Economy

MPA welcomes Minister’s acknowledgement of industry’s essential contribution to construction and wider society

MPA has today (31/3) welcomed the statement from the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, Secretary of State for BEIS which acknowledges the essential contribution that the mineral products industry is making by supporting the construction industry and wider society.

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31 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

A lack of clarity is shutting down construction

Members of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have expressed concerns that the lack of clarity from the Government is causing the construction industry to close down.

27 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Welcome news to support the self employed - NFB

The Chancellor has announced a range of packages to support the self-employed, which mirrors the offering made to directly employed workers

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Supporting the construction industry is paramount

Supporting the construction industry is paramount, says the National Federation of Builders.

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

A consistent message will keep construction safe

The Government has been working hard with industry to ensure that construction is heard and supported throughout this pandemic. Industry guidance will improve onsite working practices, however, construction also requires a consistent message so that we can best protect our industry.

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Government under pressure to ban non-essential construction work during coronavirus outbreak

Ministers are coming under increasing pressure to ban all non-essential construction work as part of efforts to get on top of the coronavirus outbreak.

24 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Non-essential construction must end to keep workers and public safe

Government must give clearer guidance on building sites says British Safety Council

24 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Safe working environments in construction are paramount

In a televised address, the Prime Minister announced a series of strict measures aimed at limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. He announced that people must now stay home or risk facing fines.

23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Construction needs specific COVID-19 working practice guidelines

As well as offering member guidance on government intervention and stopping the transmission and spread of COVID-19, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has been frequently speaking to its members about safe practices they have implemented in their businesses and on site.

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23 Mar 2020 Economy

We must build green to meet the housing shortage

Following the launch of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission's report, the Housing Secretary has said that he wants to see zero-carbon homes being built “as standard” within 5 years. David Hopkins, Director at the Confederation of Timber Industries, argues we have no time to waste and discusses how switching focus to building homes with timber can achieve this now.

20 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

It’s time for the Government to act again - NFB

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will have a disastrous impact on the construction industry

18 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Chancellor unveils further support for SMEs

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced further steps that the Government will take to support the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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17 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

NFB issues words of warning following the Governments 16 March daily COVID-19 briefing

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) recognises the need for the Government’s daily briefings about the Coronavirus.

Sustainable timber under threat from combustibles legislation

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01 Jan 2020 Economy

Sustainable timber under threat from combustibles legislation

David Hopkins, Managing Director at Timber Trade Federation (TTF) discusses how new combustibles legislation from Westminister is threatening the timber industry and its ability to deliver sustainable benefits to the UK.