Number of ‘NEETs’ aged 16-18 hits record low
The number of people between the ages of 16 and 18 not in education, employment or training (NEET) has fallen to its lowest ever level, according to new data. During…
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The only way is up for the construction industry
Fresh data from the Construction Products Association indicates that construction can look forward to 22% of output growth up to 2019, amounting to an extra £27bn of spending. The upward housing…
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First of its kind “Sky pool” to be built in london
The ‘Sky Pool’ will link two of Londons residential buildings at the 10th floor and allow residents to swim from one building to the other.The pool is designed to be…
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Firm fined £15000 and costs of £3587 for dangerous gas heater
A Gloucester firm has been sentenced for safety failings after refurbishment work on her home left an elderly tenant at risk from a dangerous gas heater. The woman’s home in…
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Construction company fined after two year old wanders on site
A construction company has been fined for safety failings which led to a two-year-old boy wandering onto a building site. 360 Property Limited were the principal contractor for a new…
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New apprenticeships levy puts CITB levy in doubt
The governments plan is to make 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 which will be aided by a new levy introduced to all large employers, but this will conflict with the…
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CITB makes it easier for employers to get funding
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application system, making it faster and more…
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Two thirds of builders turning away work
Skills shortage leads to 66% of small and medium size building companies turning away work due to lack of skills. The latest survey from the Federation of Master Builders also…
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UCATT protest to raise living wage to £9.15 for labourers
Construction unions UCATT and Unite will organise a series of co-ordinated protests tomorrow (Wednesday 19th August) at the headquarters of employers’ organisations which have blocked the introduction of the London…
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