CICV Forum in Scotland, including members of Actuate UK, hosted a special digital hustings with candidates from Scotland’s main political parties. They all agreed that regulation of the construction industry is essential for a safer and more productive future.
CICV Forum in Scotland, including members of Actuate UK, hosted a special digital hustings with candidates from Scotland’s main political parties. They all agreed that regulation of the construction industry is essential for a safer and more productive future. The importance of skills and training in the industry also won unanimous cross-party agreement from panellists.
Support for reform of procurement practices and a review of VAT on domestic repairs were other positive talking points – supporting the Forum’s own manifesto suggestions for ways to improve the industry.
The hustings, held via webinar on Tuesday 27 April, featured five candidates currently facing election to the Scottish Parliament:
You can view the session here and the CICV Forum press release here.
The Engineering & Building Skills Authority (EBSSA) has welcomed the launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board (CSMB) – their inaugural meeting taking place today. Building services are represented by T Clarke CEO Mark Lawrence, who will be supported on this work by Actuate UK member ECA and EBSSA.
EBSSA has welcomed the recent announcements by the Government and the Chancellor for skills in the construction sector. At an engineering services skills forum held online on Monday 31st March — organised by Actuate UK on behalf of EBSSA — representatives from across the engineering and building services sector were briefed on the Government’s Plan for Change. The forum provided an opportunity to discuss how the sector will respond to the evolving skills landscape and contribute to the Construction Skills Mission Board.
Engineering services alliance, Actuate UK, has partnered with Lyrical Communications, the team behind InstallerSHOW, to support their new event elementalLONDON as they prepare for their debut show.