Fresh warnings from business over apprenticeship reform
Government proposed levy on larger firms to create millions of new apprenticeships by 2020, but warnings emerge that it will do little to promote high quality training
Official figures show possible impact of May’s election uncertainty
ONS data shows a decrease of 1.3% in construction industry output in May 2015 as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the General Election reached its peak
Report suggests insulation is contributing to overheating
Zero Carbon Hub study suggests insulation traps heat internally and needs to be considered alongside other causes
URSA acquired by KKR
Acquisition of insulation provider by KKR will see it “grow and develop, further penetrating the UK market”
Affordable housing damaged and energy efficiency absent from Budget
Reduction in social rents could knock on to smaller investment by housing associations in new homes, while energy efficiency policy was lacking altogether from the latest Budget
Government targets house-building with new measures
Plans to boost house-building include £100m cash for small builders as well as proposals to increase home ownership and land supply
Pressure continues to build behind the energy efficiency agenda
New report calling for a national infrastructure priority and Government policy reform follows key advancements in the energy efficiency agenda
Chancellor urged to act on EU VAT rules
Letter to George Osborne asks that he “find all legal means possible to preserve as many of the reduced rates as possible” that are under threat
Business confidence reaches 11-year high
Markit/CIPS PMI shows construction industry has shaken off General Election uncertainty to see activity grow
EWI projects take centre stage in INCA awards
Shortlisted projects announced as record number of INCA members entering the 2015 competition