Research finds regional disparities in employment, pay and working conditions for skilled construction workers

Trades working in London face higher housing and living costs

CITB report finds dramatic shift to direct employment

A report from the training board has found a dramatic shift in the proportion of self-employed workers in the sector over a three-year period. The post CITB report finds dramatic shift to direct employment appeared first on Construction News.

Firm and director fined after lives endangered during unsafe roof work

A construction company and its director have been fined after workers' lives were put at risk during unsafe roof work in north London. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it launched an investigation into London-based B&O Developers Ltd and and its sole director Sanjay… The post Firm and director fined after lives endangered during unsafe roof work appeared first on Construction News.

Rethink urged on zero-hours contract reforms

Government reforms to zero-hours contracts must take into account the realities of how the construction industry works, a trade body has urged. Ministers have outlined plans to give qualifying workers new rights including guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shift patterns and payment for hours that… The post Rethink urged on zero-hours contract reforms appeared first on Construction News.

CITB research backs Burnham’s push for devolved construction skills

CITB research shows construction workers are less willing to travel, strengthening the case for regional skills strategies The post CITB research backs Burnham’s push for devolved construction skills appeared first on Construction Management.

In post Brexit EU, could a visit visa be the answer instead of the points- based immigration system which can cause delays and additional costs? - Published by Weightmans

British construction companies have long relied on workers from the European Union (“EU”) for short and medium-term construction projects. Prior to Brexit, this was seamless from an immigration perspective. Not any longer.We have looked at whether visit visas might be a solution to this widescale problem.

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

What are the acceptable noise exposure levels for construction workers according to OSHA standards?