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New Vacancies at ARG Group
Due to an expanding work load ARG are currently looking for experienced Asbestos Operatives for Licensed removal work in London, Home Counties and Surrounding Areas. The role is a full time role and the majority of works carried out are in London and the South East,...
read moreNew Procurement Portal
A new Government procurement portal will replace the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in 2021 once the transition period has ended. To help the industry understand how the new system will work, the CLC has arranged a free webinar next Monday 26 October at...
read moreSite Operating Procedures ‐ Version 6
The Site Operating Procedures have been updated to reflect recent changes in Government guidance. Whilst there are no significant changes to social distancing requirements on sites, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has taken the opportunity to streamline the...
read moreEngineering Good Practice Applied Into Construction
Following the publication of the Setting The Bar report, the Final Report of the Competence Steering Group for Building a Safer Future, Dame Judith Hackett has been giving evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, as part of the MPs’...
read moreBrexit Latest
ACAD will be doing our utmost to provide members with the information they need to do business once the UK is outside of the single market and customs union from 1 January 2021. There is currently limited detail available on some of the issues that will affect...
read moreUK & Scottish Government support for Scottish Construction Industry
ACAD has compiled a list of UK & Scottish Government support for the Scottish Construction Industry that can be found here. This includes information from the following sources: Skills Development Scotland -...
read moreCommon Assessment Standard Update
Build UK remains as committed as ever to reforming PQ and are working hard to deliver the next phase of the new system which is the data sharing solution. This will enable Contractors and Clients to obtain key PQ data on their suppliers from any Recognised Assessment...
read moreSave Money When You Book Direct
We are aware that a number of TICA and ACAD Skill Card applicants have mistakenly applied for their CITB Health Safety and Environment Tests via third party websites. These websites will legitimately book the tests for you but they charge a premium for doing so, if...
read moreThe way you hire from the EU is changing
From 1 January 2021, freedom of movement between the UK and EU is ending and the UK will introduce a new points-based immigration system. The new system will introduce job, salary and language requirements, treating EU and non-EU citizens equally and transforming the...
read moreWinter is Coming: Furlough Lite & Coronavirus Loan Extensions
The Chancellor unveiled his Winter Economy Plan yesterday, which included a new Job Support Scheme for six months to replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme when it ends on 31 October. Employees will be required to work a third of their regular hours to qualify,...
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