Carillion collapse adds urgency to resolving retentions issues
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The liquidation of construction giant Carillion could lead to potentially catastrophic losses for thousands of SMEs, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA.
According to its latest set of accounts, Carillion was holding over £800m in retentions payments owed to sub-contractors. There is growing alarm that much of this money will be lost leaving many more firms at risk of financial collapse.
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30% of workers have never received first aid training
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Almost 30% of workers have never received first aid training, according to a recent survey carried out by Bull Products.
Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, carried out a first aid survey to address the issues within the construction industry, and what preventative measures companies need to put in place further to ensure a safer site all year round.
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Modular building sector launches its own NVQ
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A new workplace-based qualification has been developed by the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), to ensure that future demand for skilled professionals in the sector is addressed.
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Innovative/Modern Methods of Construction – Modular and Portable Building has been devised over a number of years by the MPBA in conjunction with CITB, and continues to be developed. It is the first time that a single qualification has existed that is tailored to both assess and grade the skills, knowledge and competence of those working in the sector.
UK business named as one of the best in Europe on first ever ‘Ones to Watch’ list
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Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), has been selected to represent the United Kingdom on the European Business Awards ‘Ones to Watch’ for 2018.
Based just off junction 28 of the M1 in Derbyshire, MAF made it onto the list, which is aimed at showcasing businesses that have shown exceptional growth, innovation and accomplishment within the previous year.
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Mick George Ltd undertakes waste management contract for A14 project
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The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme recently marked its first anniversary, and great progress has been made to date, along the 21-mile route of this £1.5 billion Highways England scheme.
The A14 Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), which comprises three joint ventures, between Costain-Skanska, Balfour Beatty-Carillion and Atkins-CH2M Design, is working on behalf of Highways England to deliver this new piece of improved highway. The work will relieve congestion, reduce accidents, connect communities and decrease journey times, with the new road on-course to open by the end of 2020.
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