Actuate UK welcomes Autumn Statement announcements on prompt payment reporting
Actuate UK, has welcomed the Government’s Prompt Payment reporting review announcement which was part of the Autumn Statement last week.
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Actuate UK warns on changes to Net Zero policies
The Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday (20/9/23) signals unpredictability and creates uncertainty for the many businesses in the engineering services sector investing, or looking to invest, in net zero transition. When it comes to plotting the route to a net zero 2050, industry needs certainties and targets that will incentivise such change, enable development of new skills, create new job opportunities and grow the green economy.
Engineering Services alliance calls for clarity on the CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products
Actuate UK asks for clarity for construction products on CE and UKCA Mark and urges Government to work with industry and agree a joined-up plan on the future of construction product certification and UKCA mark, including transition arrangements, as the process so far has created confusion, anxiety and costs.
New industry research reveals urgent need for action to tackle the net zero skills challenge
The UK's Net Zero ambitions are currently hindered by an acute skills shortage that hampers the design, development, supply, installation, inspection, and maintenance of legacy, current, new, and innovative systems. This was the conclusion of Energy Systems Catapult’s (ESC) new report commissioned by Actuate UK, the engineering services alliance. Delivering net zero buildings is a technical challenge. But creating a sector which – at every level – understands that challenge, embraces it and takes ownership and responsibility for addressing it requires a profound culture shift.
Actuate UK supports more payment reforms for SMEs
Actuate UK has responded to Government consultations asking for more action to support prompt payment for SMEs.
Engineering Services Alliance publishes guidance for Local Skills Investment Plans
Engineering Services Alliance publishes guidance for Local Skills Investment Plans
UKCA Mark - Actuate UK calls for joint industry and government transition plan
Actuate UK urges Government now to work with industry and agree a joined-up plan for the transition to UKCA Mark
COP27: Actuate UK urges UK Government to work with ‘vital’ engineering services to deliver Net Zero
As COP27 begins, Actuate UK is looking for a focused and consistent policy approach from Government to achieve legally binding national targets reducing carbon emissions and driving energy efficiency and security.
Building Safety Act - Actuate UK calls for practical measures to achieve reform agenda
Actuate UK, the voice of the engineering services sector, applauds the ambitions of the new Building Safety Act saying that the reform agenda will drive up standards across construction. Responding to the Government’s consultation on the implementation of the Act and the new building control regime, the body stressed the importance of making this a practical piece of legislation which implements the spirit of the Hackett report.