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We are all becoming increasingly aware of the impact of material and labour shortages within the construction sector. UK construction activity has continued to increase this year from an already robust position post Christmas 2020 with infrastructure, repair and...

ACAD Regional Meetings take place via MS Teams this month, providing members with the opportunity to find out the very latest from the HSE and wider construction environment. Topics on the agenda include: CITB Consensus ProcessHSE technical updatesLicensing...

Registrations are now open for the long awaited 2021 edition of the Contamination & Geotech Expo, taking place on 22-23 September. The event will welcome a plethora of visitors, thought-leading exhibitors and expert speakers to the NEC, Birmingham for an...

The cost of the CITB Health Safety & Environment Test for Operatives has increased to £22.     Tests in England, Wales and Scotland can be booked for Individuals and Groups by using the link to the CITB website or by calling 0344 994...

Hot on the heels of HSG248 and the latest edition of ACADemy magazine, work is about to start on the second post implementation review (PIR) of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012 (CAR12). The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking the views of a...

As part of the Government’s Help to Grow scheme, a free 12‐week programme for small businesses will be launched in June. ‘Help to Grow: Management’ is designed to be manageable alongside full‐time work and covers key areas such as financial management, innovation and...

The much anticipated HSG 248 has finally been published Download your copy...

New Super‐Deduction From 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, companies investing in qualifying new plant and machinery assets will be able to claim a 130% super‐deduction capital allowance and a 50% first‐year allowance for qualifying special rate assets. This will...

Workers from the EU or EEA who were living in the UK before 31 December 2020 and wish to continue living and working in the UK without a visa from 1 July need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme as a matter of urgency. Applications must be submitted by 30 June 2021...

The Health & Safety Executive has joined forces with the Construction Leadership Council to encourage the whole industry to start a conversation about employee stress. The past 12 months have placed unprecedented strains on workers as companies have adopted new ways...