CITB has announced the timeline for consulting with construction employers on how its levy could work alongside the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy. The Consensus process, a full consultation with the construction industry on the CITB Levy, will take place as planned next year. This is the timetable industry asked for, so
CITB and Build UK are joining forces for a week of exclusive, behind-the-scenes events at some of the best building sites in the East Midlands. Open Doors gives access to dozens of construction projects to inspire people to choose a career in construction and take the next steps to progress
The BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations recently given at the 2017 AHR Expo in Las Vegas have been hailed a ‘huge success’ with a record-breaking level of attendees – in excess of 450 delegates – across all presentations. BSRIA experts delivered the presentations on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st January
According to a new ‘Building Engineering Business Survey’ survey sponsored by Scolmore, more than three out of four (78 per cent) engineering services firms say turnover increased or remained steady during the final quarter of 2016. The survey is now being run in partnership by the ECA, the Building Engineering
From prestigious restaurants and high-street brands, to large contract caterers, tourist attractions and education institutes, a family-run North East business is catering for them all as it marks its 10-year anniversary. Restaurant Design Associates has grown to become one of the UK’s leading restaurant design and installation companies, and is
Derbyshire-based expanded polystyrene (EPS) manufacturer, Springvale (www.springvale.co.uk), has launched a new free instructional mobile app. The quick and easy installation guide will help building contractors using Springvale’s suspended ground floor insulation product; Beamshield Plus. The app is available for smartphones and tablets and will sit along the range of online
CITB has announced the timeline for consulting with construction employers on how its levy could work alongside the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy. The Consensus process, a full consultation with the construction industry on the CITB Levy, will take place as planned next year. This is the timetable industry asked for, so that all construction employers have the chance to contribute their views on how the CITB levy could be reshaped for a potential new Levy Order for 2018 and on the support from CITB that this could fund. Ahead of formal Levy Consultation, CITB will discuss with employers how the organisation can best meet their needs, including by making the current grants scheme more relevant and accessible, particularly for small firms. CITB will also re-establish the Levy Working Party, which will be formed of representatives from across the construction industry. They will work up different options for a potential new CITB levy. The Working Party includes CITB Board Member Diana Garnham, Hannah Warburton from Laing O’Rourke and Ian Rogers from the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This timeline requires a temporary transition arrangement, for 2017 only, to mitigate the impact on firms in scope to both the Apprenticeship Levy and the CITB levy. This is because firms with a payroll over £3m will need to pay both levies in 2017. However, CITB will help these companies to claim back much of their contribution to the CITB Levy through enhanced funding for training they undertake. Smaller firms who do not pay the new Apprenticeship Levy will be able to claim CITB grant funding as usual. The funds used to off-set the cost to companies in scope to both levies will come from CITB efficiency savings and reserves. Steve Radley, Director of Policy at CITB, said: “The Apprenticeship Levy means a big change for our industry and CITB needs to adapt accordingly. Industry has asked us to allow the time for a proper Consensus, so we can listen to employers and together come up with a solution that will work for the whole of construction. “We are currently working with industry to agree the mechanics of the transition arrangements and will announce this in early July.” For full details about the Apprenticeship Levy and to download CITB’s Apprenticeship Levy Fact Sheet please visit: http://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/apprenticeships-levy/ Source link
CITB and Build UK are joining forces for a week of exclusive, behind-the-scenes events at some of the best building sites in the East Midlands. Open Doors gives access to dozens of construction projects to inspire people to choose a career in construction and take the next steps to progress into the industry. From future architects, bricklayers and civil engineers to front-of-house sales managers, visitors of all ages and skill sets can get on site at Open Doors events between Monday 13 and Saturday 18 June. Projects that will be opening their doors in the East Midlands include: People interested in getting on site can book at opendoors.construction. Once on site, visitors will find out exactly what it takes to create the iconic buildings of the future. They will then be encouraged to find out more about construction at the industry’s careers website – Go Construct. Suzannah Nichol, Build UK Chief Executive, said: “The construction industry is in a war for talent so we are delighted to be running Open Doors in partnership with CITB. It’s an exciting chance for anyone seeking a future career, a new challenge, or a change of direction to see first-hand what construction has to offer. We look forward to welcoming people of all ages onto our member sites in June.” Lorraine Gregory, CITB Partnerships Manager, said: “Over 230,000 new construction jobs will be created across Britain by 2020 and this is a great way to showcase some of them. Potential new entrants will get an exclusive opportunity to see first-hand what it’s like to work in the industry and what a rewarding career construction can be. “Open Doors is an excellent way of inspiring people to consider a career in construction. And it’s a key part of how CITB is supporting the construction industry through Go Construct.” To find out more about Open Doors 2016 and book a visit a site, please go to: www.opendoors.construction. Source link
The BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations recently given at the 2017 AHR Expo in Las Vegas have been hailed a ‘huge success’ with a record-breaking level of attendees – in excess of 450 delegates – across all presentations. BSRIA experts delivered the presentations on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st January as part of the AHR educational training programme. The AHR organisers also reported record breaking attendance at the show with a total footfall of almost 70,000. BSRIA’s Worldwide Market Intelligence business manager, Krystyna Dawson, said: “We were simply delighted with the number of people attending all of the presentations across both days and we appreciated working with AHR as a supporting partner of the show.” She added: “It was a pleasure to liaise with the AHR team to make both the show and our presentations a success. We are already working towards the 2018 show!” The presentations covered the latest findings from the research carried out by BSRIA’s WMI team of experts in the smart connected, HVAC and building automation area and provided the audience with a North American and global perspective of the markets. The team also presented latest trends in AC, heating and renewable markets taking into consideration the impact of the recent political and legislative changes. In response to demand BSRIA will be holding a webinar covering all presentations given in March with a date to be confirmed. Read more at http://www.heatingandventilating.net/bsria-sees-record-attendance-at-global-hvac-trends-presentations
According to a new ‘Building Engineering Business Survey’ survey sponsored by Scolmore, more than three out of four (78 per cent) engineering services firms say turnover increased or remained steady during the final quarter of 2016. The survey is now being run in partnership by the ECA, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), and Scottish electrical trade body SELECT. It had 529 responses from across the building engineering services sector in January. However, more than six in 10 (61 per cent) engineering services firms say their material costs increased during the final quarter of 2016. Over the same period, almost four in 10 survey respondents (39 per cent) said that labour costs had increased. Furthermore, almost six in 10 businesses (57 per cent) said that they were not being paid within 30 days for public sector work, in breach of legislation. ECA ceo Steve Bratt and BESA chief executive Paul McLaughlin said: “These new survey findings show that the engineering services sector is powering forward, despite challenges from rising material and labour costs. Our sector is extremely resilient and technological advances are continually opening up new business opportunities.” SELECT managing director Newell McGuiness added: “This is the first time that SELECT members have participated in the business survey and we are encouraged at the confidence in future workload opportunities. However, this is tempered a little by the increase in material costs, which are beginning to be felt and the on-going issue of extended payment periods, particularly in the private commercial sector”. Businesses of all sizes had a strong final quarter, with over three-quarters of micro, small, medium and large businesses all seeing turnover rise or remain constant. Very large businesses (turnover over £20m) had the strongest quarter, with over half (54 per cent) seeing turnover increase. For the first quarter of 2017, the business outlook is very positive, with almost nine in 10 businesses (86 per cent) expecting their turnover to increase or stay the same. The engineering services sector covers a broad range of work including electrical, mechanical, renewables, heating and ventilating, datacomms, and fire and security systems. read more at http://www.heatingandventilating.net/engineering-services-sector-ended-2016-on-a-positive-note
From prestigious restaurants and high-street brands, to large contract caterers, tourist attractions and education institutes, a family-run North East business is catering for them all as it marks its 10-year anniversary. Restaurant Design Associates has grown to become one of the UK’s leading restaurant design and installation companies, and is celebrating a decade of design success with a string of new client wins. Founded in 2007 by Managing Director Roy Addyman and wife Judith, the company has completed over 300 inspiring projects and is now gearing up for a five-year growth plan with a trio of new directors at the helm: Alex Bradley, Nick Bradley and Neil Addyman – supported by their team of designers, quantity surveyors, consultants, and project managers. Managing Director, Roy Addyman, says: “I worked in construction for more than 20 years before setting up RDA with my wife Judith. We decided to start the business over a pot of tea at the kitchen table and within the first year we turned over £1m. Looking back over a decade, we are privileged that some of the biggest brands, retailers and institutions in the world have entrusted RDA with their catering and hospitality environments.” Despite huge growth, family is still at the heart of RDA. Training and developing Neil, Alex and Nick alongside the staff, has been key to organic expansion. In addition, introducing young talent and investing in apprentices has further strengthened the company. Originally starting with five members, RDA now employs a talented, friendly team of over 20, delivering designs that work harmoniously with each client’s service style, whilst maximising space and efficiency. Roy adds, “We appreciate customers are increasingly expectant of excellent service in the hospitality industry, so it’s critical that we listen, understand and deliver our client’s objectives and desires. Our complete service is tailored to each client’s needs. From design and consultancy, equipment procurement and delivery, to installation and full project management, our in-house experts provide a bespoke solution to suit their business and style of operation.” “We are looking forward to the future and working on some exciting projects. Only recently Nick and Alex have returned from Los Angeles with a new burger concept due to hit the UK high streets in spring. Watch this space.”
Derbyshire-based expanded polystyrene (EPS) manufacturer, Springvale (www.springvale.co.uk), has launched a new free instructional mobile app. The quick and easy installation guide will help building contractors using Springvale’s suspended ground floor insulation product; Beamshield Plus. The app is available for smartphones and tablets and will sit along the range of online digital resources already available. Produced by Whitefield-based ADZ Media, the app features a resource library of instructional videos. There are also detailed illustrated descriptions of the Springvale Beamshield Plus installation process. And a full range of troubleshooting tips and tricks for the perfect finish. For Springvale sales and technical director, Shaun Ryan, said: “This is another example of how Springvale innovate with a clear focus on our customers’ needs. We have designed this digital app to save customers wastage, time and money. “Just like Springvale Beamshield Plus, the app combines the latest technology with simplicity. The app means that all the information you will ever need is right there at your fingertips.” Introduced in 2008, Springvale Beamshield Plus units are already used by over 40 house builders throughout the country. Beamshield Plus is manufactured from high-strength EPS. This means that concrete flooring blocks are no longer needed. They fit snugly between and below concrete T beams. And this provides both the total floor insulation and a base on which to lay the structural concrete topping. Beamshield Plus also eliminates the need for additional insulation. The shape of the panels have been carefully developed to minimise thermal bridging at the T Beams. When installed, Springvale Beamshield Plus panels form an unbroken layer of insulation below the beams. Android users can download the Beamshield Installation Guide app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adzmedia.beamshield&hl=en_GB And the IOS version of the app is available here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/beamshield-installation-guide/id1160219806?mt=8
