News Archive

10 December 2019

In a statement issued on 9 December, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has confirmed its support for Build UK’s Roadmap to Zero Retentions and encouraged industry to implement the new minimum standards when using cash retentions. The CLC’s support marks…

2 December 2019

CPCS has published its requirements for the renewal of cards gained via Industry Accreditation (IA) or ‘grandfather rights’. This is in response to the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Industry Card Scheme letter, which makes it clear that all cardholders should…

2 December 2019

Build UK has published its latest accident statistics report, which collates information received from our Contractor and Trade Association members on incidents reportable to the HSE. View the full report.

29 November 2019

Build UK has published the results of this year’s SmartCard Audit which saw over 49,000 cards audited across 745 sites. Just over half of cards were read using smart technology and the report sets out some of the challenges facing the…

29 November 2019

Build UK recently attended the CITB Employer Roadshow in London, which was well attended by employers. The London Roadshow included presentations from employers who set out how CITB had helped their business’ training needs: Kisiel Group – Annie Summun presented…

12 November 2019

UCAS has been running the UK’s higher education admissions service since 1961. Each year it helps around 700,000 students apply to nearly 400 UK universities and colleges, managing 3 million applications. UCAS run a number of events throughout the year…

12 November 2019

Build UK partner B&CE are calling on construction employers to make sure they’re doing everything they can to prevent debilitating conditions associated with vibrating hand-held power tools. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently updated its guidance on controlling…

17 October 2019

Build UK has reached the latest milestone on its Roadmap to Zero Retentions by publishing the retention policies of major public sector clients that procure construction services. Obtained by Build UK directly from each public sector client, this information brings…

7 October 2019

From today (Monday 7 October) registration for employers to take part in Open Doors 2020 officially opens. Open Doors Week aims to inspire more people into the construction industry by letting them go ‘behind the scenes’ to discover the diverse…

9 September 2019

The implementation of Reverse VAT has been delayed by 12 months following successful lobbying from a coalition of industry organisations including Build UK. Reverse VAT, which makes payment of the tax the responsibility of the customer rather than the supplier,…

30 August 2019

Build UK partner The People’s Pension, provided by B&CE and one of the UK’s largest master trusts, has been granted authorisation from The Pensions Regulator. Achieving this status provides reassurance to its members and official confirmation of the strength of…

30 August 2019

Earlier this year, we announced that the Open Doors dates for 2020 will be Monday 16 – Saturday 21 March. Open Doors offers a unique chance for members of the public to go behind the scenes of live construction sites,…

23 August 2019

Build UK is delighted to welcome the Construction Plant-hire Association as Build UK’s latest Trade Association member to join. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is the leading trade association for this sector in the UK and CPA Members supply 85% of…

23 August 2019

Build UK, alongside four other construction industry bodies, has re-written to the Prime Minister warning against the impacts of a 'No Deal' Brexit. Build UK CEO, Suzannah Nichol, countersigned the letter along with ACE, CECA, CPA and the Federation of…

19 August 2019

The Competence Steering Group and the Industry Response Group have published their interim report titled Raising the Bar: Improving Competence, Building a Safer Future. The executive summary is available here. The report brings together more than 150 institutions and associations…

9 August 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

5 August 2019

At the end of July, the Mayor’s Construction Academy (MCA) held a stakeholder networking event, updating the industry on their work to ensure that the demand of 66,000 new homes needed each year in London is met. Following on from…

2 August 2019

The Northamptonshire Construction Training Group (NCTG) has secured funding from CITB to offer frequently attended training courses for only £10 (+ VAT) per delegate. All CITB Registered Employers with operatives in the Northamptonshire area can participate, including those who are…

1 August 2019

Build UK has submitted it's response to the Government's consultation Building a Safer Future. Read the response here.

31 July 2019

Build UK members are continuing to improve their payment performance based on data submitted under the Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance. Build UK began publishing this information just 12 months ago, ahead of the Cabinet Office confirming…

11 July 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

9 July 2019

In response to feedback received, CITB is updating their Employer Portal for Short Duration grant reconciliations. New features will allow users to easily reconcile their Short Duration grant payments and claims. With these changes in place, you’ll be able to:…

8 July 2019

Since 2012, The People’s Pension has grown to serve more than 4 million members from more than 85,000 UK employers of all sizes, becoming one of the largest workplace pension schemes. Provided by not-for-profit organisation B&CE, The People’s Pension uses…

3 July 2019

Applications for the final round of Transforming Construction competition open on Wednesday 28 August 2019. A total of £36m is available for successful projects, with previous winners including MMC, robotics, AI and digital design. The Transforming Construction competition is part…

27 June 2019

At the Build UK Skills Briefing, Jonathan Chivers (CITB) and Alice Cook (Build UK) discussed their plans for the redevelopment of the Construction Ambassador programme, aiming to enhance the existing programme to promote construction as a viable, attractive and rewarding…

21 June 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

21 June 2019

Build UK has reached a major milestone on the roadmap to zero retentions by publishing new minimum standards for the use of cash retentions. By providing detailed drafting guidance for members to incorporate the minimum standards into both JCT and…

20 June 2019

A fully qualified workforce was the big-ticket item from Graham Wren, Chief Executive of CSCS, at the Member Skills Briefing on 12 June. Graham updated Build UK members on the most recent changes to the CSCS to ensure that only…

12 June 2019

CITB has been the first to admit it has not always been plain sailing with the Construction Training Register and Directory… Since the launch in April 2018, both the Directory and Register have struggled to serve their purpose as effectively…

7 June 2019

Build UK is continuing its work with Construction Industry Publications (CIP) to ensure the Construction Health & Safety (H&S) and Environmental manuals include industry recognised health, safety and environmental policies and standards. This integrated approach aims to improve the knowledge…

6 June 2019

At the Build UK Forums in May, Sarah Beale, Chief Executive of CITB, highlighted the progress that had been made against Vision 2020, whilst also recognising there was more to be done. In 2017, 76% of industry voted to keep…

6 June 2019

The Government have published a new consultation on Building a Safer Future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system. The consultation is available here. Please respond to Louis Lyons with any comments and views by Friday 5 July,…

3 June 2019

Build UK is delighted to welcome Sheppard Robson as Build UK’s latest Professional Services member to join, and the first Architectural firm to become a Build UK member. Sheppard Robson is one of the UK’s most established architectural practices, with…

31 May 2019

A more collaborative way of working makes for better-run, more efficient projects – and it all starts with how you word the contract, says Build UK Chairman and Deputy COO at Mace, Mark Castle. It’s been a common refrain on…

24 May 2019

The Construction Industry Publications (CIP) is committed to driving best practice and increasing environmental standards across the sector and in 2007 they launched the Environmental Manual, providing the sector with a “go to” guide on environmental legislation and policy. The…

21 May 2019

Build UK member Citation is working with companies in the construction sector to help them prepare for the forthcoming Good Work Plan legislation which will come into force in April 2020. Key elements of the Good Work Plan include protecting…

13 May 2019

The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for the construction industry is being updated on 26 June 2019. From this date, the following changes will be introduced to the test: Up to date with current practice and legislation CITB has worked…

9 May 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

8 May 2019

The Central London Ultra Low Emission Zone is now in operation to help tackle London’s toxic air. Owners of vehicles that don’t meet the new stricter emissions standards but wish to drive within the Ultra Low Emission Zone now need…

30 April 2019

Build UK has published a recommendation on contract terms which seeks to form a new common ground between clients and the supply chain on contractual practice in the construction sector. It is widely recognised that the industry needs to work…

26 April 2019

Build UK is now working with leading data and contract lead provider, the Builders' Conference. Offering access to a comprehensive database with the latest information on contracts and market conditions and a 25% discount for Build UK members, this new…

24 April 2019

Build UK's trade association members met on Wednesday 24 April 2019 at the Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) to discuss the challenges of delivering specialist training and to propose solutions for contractors. Discussions explored the specific challenges for…

16 April 2019

The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for the construction industry is being updated on 26 June 2019. The HS&E test helps to raise the health, safety and environment standards for those working in the construction industry – giving assurance…

15 April 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

12 April 2019

On Thursday 11 April an agreement was reached between the UK and the European Council on a further extension to the Article 50 negotiating period until 31 October 2019. The key elements of this are: The extension should run for…

10 April 2019

Build UK and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) have announced the launch of the first phase of a new pre-qualification (PQ) system designed to reduce inefficiencies that are costing the construction industry up to £1 billion a year. The…

5 April 2019

Intelligent Fingerprinting showcased their revolutionary drug testing system for the construction sector at Build UK: A Smart Future, incorporating the AGM last year. Darren Hamshaw from Intelligent Fingerprinting has looked at how the construction market is reacting to fingerprint-based drug screening. "According to the latest…

2 April 2019

To recruit the next generation of our workforce, the industry needs to pull together and inspire young people of all ages to look at construction as an exciting and rewarding career choice. To help make this happen Build UK launched…

1 April 2019

Build UK is delighted to announce both Lyndon SGB and SafeLane Global have joined Build UK membership as of 1 April 2019. Lyndon SGB is joining as Build UK’s newest Contractor member. Dating back to 1919, Lyndon SGB (now part…

29 March 2019

In April 2019, new employment laws in place will change how you work. There will be a rise in the National Living and National Minimum Wage, bigger pension contributions and a major overhaul to payslips. Build UK partner Croner, has…

26 March 2019

Held from Monday 18 to Saturday 23 March, Open Doors 2019 saw the highest ever number of sites open! The campaign, which is led by Build UK in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), aims to inspire young…

26 March 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

26 March 2019

Build UK members are continuing their work with Construction Industry Publications (CIP) to ensure the Construction Environmental manual includes industry recognised environmental policies and standards, guidance on the latest legislation and environmental toolbox talks. This integrated approach aims to improve…

22 March 2019

T Levels are new courses which will be introduced from September 2020 for young people following their GCSEs. T Levels will be two years in length and offer students a mixture of classroom based and practical learning opportunities, combined with…

14 March 2019

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, set out his Spring Budget on 13 March. The budget featured positive support for construction and infrastructure, with a number of announcements building on the Industrial Strategy. The Chancellor also confirmed that the government will hold…

13 March 2019

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a  boost in funding to help employers take on construction apprentices. From 1 April, CITB’s attendance grants to employers will increase to £2,500 per year, while achievement grants will rise to £3,500…

7 March 2019

In recent months, following the announcement that CITB has put its National Construction Colleges (NCC) up for sale, some media coverage has given the impression that the colleges might be closing. In reality, CITB will step away from the direct…

1 March 2019

Build UK is pleased to announce a new partnership with Citation, who for over 20 years have helped small and medium-sized businesses with HR and Health & Safety support and expertise. Build UK members can access their Health and Safety…

27 February 2019

Great Portland Estates plc and Mace welcomed students and industry stakeholders from across Lon­don today to preview their newest development and to support the Build UK and CITB campaign to inspire young people into the construction industry. Open Doors is…

25 February 2019

Build UK's latest Brexit guidance is available here. This guidance aims to help businesses prepare for Brexit by summarising the latest available information.

19 February 2019

Build UK is delighted to continue their partnership with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for another year. Sarah Garry, Skills Manager at Build UK said: “Build UK is pleased to continue working in partnership with CSCS to ensure industry meets…

19 February 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…

8 February 2019

Time to Talk Day takes place this month, and is a great way to get everyone having a conversation about mental health issues. Build UK partner B&CE are working to raise awareness about improving mental health in construction, and supporting…

7 February 2019

Construction Industry Publications (CIP) has updated the Construction Contractual Handbook, an essential tool which sets out the law and contracts for specialist and main contractors alike, as well as anyone else involved in construction, in a compact and accessible way.…

6 February 2019

As there are now Apprenticeship Standards in place and available for delivery, CITB has confirmed that the following SASE apprenticeships will no longer accept registrations past the following dates: Immediately Digital Engineering Technician (Level 3) Lifting technician (for Mobile, Tower…

1 February 2019

Build UK is pleased to welcome Willis Towers Watson as the latest Professional Services member to join. As a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for…

31 January 2019

Build UK contributed to a cross industry report looking at where the shortages of staff are in the construction industry. Read the full report here.

31 January 2019

The majority of Build UK members have now published their payment results for a second time and there has been an improvement across the board over the last six months. Using data submitted under the Duty to Report on Payment Practices…

24 January 2019

Build UK partner Croner has listed some of the changes employers should be mindful of in 2019. Pay Reporting New legislation will require UK businesses with more than 250 employees to report the pay gaps between their CEO’s and the…

10 January 2019

Inspiring Construction is a joint campaign between Build UK and CITB, launched in September 2017, to inspire the next generation to choose a career in construction. Build UK is delighted to announce that CITB has awarded funding to develop and…

8 January 2019

Members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership. Members often register the difficulties they face in complying with changes to taxation rules and regulations and can…