A rise in construction injuries and fall in prosecutions raises concern
Unite has warned that new figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undermine improvements in safety, as construction injuries rise while prosecutions fall. The HSE’s figures show that the number of non-fatal injuries per...
Major construction employers explore flexible working
Timewise, the flexible working consultants have launched the Construction Pioneers programme, an action research project looking at how to re-design jobs to enable more flexible working in the construction industry The Construction Pioneers programme has...
VAT changes for CIS Sub-contractors delayed
The VAT rule changes for building contractors and sub-contractors that were expected to come into effect imminently, have been delayed for 12 months until 1 October 2020. This surprise announcement followed intense lobbying by the construction industry who have...
New construction licensing scheme proposed
A new mandatory licensing scheme for all UK construction companies is to be developed in a bid to improve the trustworthiness of the sector. The scheme, “to transform the sector into a high quality and professional industry”, will be led by a new Construction...
UK construction activity falls for first time in 11 months
Britain's construction industry reported the first fall in activity in almost a year last month, as Brexit uncertainty and a slow housing market delayed new building projects. The IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.5 in February from January's...