News Archive

31 January 2020

Build UK has published the latest payment results submitted by its members under the Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance, which continues to drive greater transparency across the construction sector and is leading to improved payment practices. Contractor…

30 January 2020

Build UK has issued new guidance designed to help the construction industry implement the Build UK recommendation on contract terms published last year. A New Normal in Contractual Practice provides a more detailed rationale for why the six contract terms…

23 January 2020

From 6 April 2020, IR35 legislation is changing for medium and large organisations operating in the private sector. The change is related to who is responsible for determining a worker’s status when they are employed through an intermediary and, if…

20 January 2020

Build UK is pleased to welcome Munnelly Support Services as its inaugural logistics contractor member. Established in 1982, Munnelly Support Services is a market-leading UK construction and infrastructure support services group, leading UK public sector bodies to deliver prestigious, complex and…

13 January 2020

Build UK enters the new year having consolidated its position as the voice of UK construction by welcoming into membership a number of major client and contracting organisations, including Laing O’Rourke and Transport for London (TfL). In total, we welcome five new members this…

9 January 2020

The UK construction industry faces a growing challenge to attract, retain and progress the best talent. With record employment, uncertainties from Brexit and the changing workforce demographic as the population ages, construction firms are facing a looming skills shortage if…

9 January 2020

Build UK is continuing its work with Construction Industry Publications (CIP) throughout 2020 to ensure the Construction Health & Safety (H&S) and Environmental manuals include industry recognised health, safety and environmental policies and standards. To this end CIP works with…

8 January 2020

A number of Build UK members, had their say about the industry’s future skills at a series of CITB roadshows in the autumn. A total of 21 events took place across England, Scotland and Wales, with the aim of hearing…

6 January 2020

Build UK partner B&CE is calling on construction firms to strive to tackle dust in construction, and its associated lung diseases. The proportion of people reporting breathing problems they blame on their job hasn’t gone down in the last 10…

6 January 2020

Open Doors gives visitors a unique insight into working in construction, with the chance to explore construction sites, offices, factories and training centres across Great Britain. Bookings for Open Doors 2020 are live now, with visits taking place throughout Open…

2 January 2020

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is looking to recruit Peer Reviewers to support the development and approval of T Level Qualifications. The main focus of the work will be to review content and assessment materials and provide advice…