Campaign to stop Reverse VAT gains momentum
With the Budget now just three weeks away, there is a long list of issues on the Chancellor’s desk, with one demanding to scrap the controversial plan to introduce the Construction Services Domestic Reverse Charge (commonly known as ‘Reverse VAT’).
BMF recruits the SAS for its Members Day Conference
Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Ollie Ollerton will be the headline speaker at the Builders Merchants Federation Members Day Conference, which is set to take place on 23 September, 2021.
CLC announces informative zero-carbon programme
The Construction Leadership Council has announced its ‘Building a Greener Britain’ programme to help deliver a zero-carbon built environment at the COP26.
80% of builders left in dark by banks on coronavirus loan,...
Whilst banks are under immense pressure at the moment, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme needs to be fast-tracked and the criteria clarified as soon as possible to stop small construction firms going to the wall, says Brian Berry from the Federation of Master Builders
BMF intensifies its member support to meet COVID-19 challenges
The support service includes regular updates from the BMF’s daily briefings with the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, specialist forums delivered as interactive webinars and practical support, such as a template letter to support rate relief applications and new COVID-19 Branch Operating Procedures.
Institute of Roofing introduces new courses for its members
‘Wellbeing & Resilience At Work’ and ‘Collaborative Working In A Remote Team’ are two beneficial courses for IoR members who are finding themselves working from home or remotely from the office or from other colleagues due to the government’s strict social distancing measures.
BMF’s Task Force role confirmed as CLC moves to next stage
Following a review of the Construction Leadership Council’s structure and operating model, the Builders Merchants Federation has been confirmed as a full member.
Southern Sheeting takes part in Trekfest 2021
A team from Southern Sheeting has hiked 50km to raise more than £6,000 for homeless charity Crawley Open House.
Solar thermal given boost in Solar Trade Association policy win
Homeowners in England will be entitled to vouchers to install the technology under the governments Green Homes Grants scheme.
Experts to offer employment advice in CICV Forum webinars
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other urgent employment issues.