The Scaffolding Association said it will call on the new Prime Minister to better support scaffolding and access businesses.
The association will write to the Prime Minister next week urging the new government to support the sector as well as the wider construction industry across several challenges.
It added that whilst the government is likely to focus its immediate attention on the cost-of-living, health and social care, immigration and asylum, the environment, defense and security, education and crime, it’s important that construction is not overlooked.
The new government has committed to build 1.5m new homes during the next parliament and construction businesses are fundamental to achieving this manifesto commitment.
However, the association argued that the industry is beset with challenges which will hinder progress. Labour shortages, cash flow, prompt payment, procurement practices, net zero, rising costs of supplies, technology and digital transformation and material shortages are subjects which will resonate with most construction businesses more than any other industry, it added.
Robert Candy, chief executive of The Scaffolding Association, said: “The new government provides an opportunity to reset what’s not working and to find practical solutions which industry can work towards and realistically achieve.
“The revolving door at the minister’s office has not been helpful and we need stability with a minister who can do the job that needs doing and who is going to remain in post long enough to make a difference.
“We will be making this point clear in our letter to the Prime Minister as well as our commitment to work with and support all relevant government ministers and officials, to find solutions and achieve shared objectives.”
