Build UK is the leading representative organisation for the UK #construction industry.
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Build UK is delighted to welcome another new Contractor member to #TeamBuildUK.
#CLMFireproofing has over 36 years’ experience in design consultancy, installation, maintenance and remediation of passive fire protection and we look forward to working with them.
Many UK construction degrees are accredited by professional bodies and Build UK have created a guide to help find accredited courses across 10 occupations from Civil Engineer to Quantity Surveyor.
Find the right pathway: bit.ly/4tz40t9
#ConstructionCareers #BuildUK
Build UK members can still register for the meeting we are hosting with the New Hospital Programme (NHP), where the NHP team will set out its ambitions for the year ahead and how companies can get involved.
🗓️Thursday 29 January
Take a look at our latest update to register.
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Congratulations to Build UK Chief Executive @SuzannahNichol, who has become the new Patron of the Health and Safety (H&S) Manual, published by @CIPBooks.
The Build UK Team joined @stanhope_plc and Multiplex for a tour of their residential developments at Plot E and G on Phase 2 of Television Centre.
@OpenDoorsWeek Visitor Bookings are now open, so connect those you know exploring construction careers to events for insight! 🏗️
We are delighted to welcome @Official_McLH as our first member of 2026.
We look forward to working with this 172-year-old privately-owned construction and civil engineering business and further strengthening our representation across building and infrastructure.💪
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The Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) is hosting a webinar for employers explaining the competence frameworks developed for main construction plant occupations.
🗓️Wednesday 14 January 2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/457xjrru
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The plant operator suite of competence frameworks are currently open for public consultation, find out more here: tinyurl.com/48bkabts
#construction #plantsector
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🎊100 events have been registered for #OpenDoors26!🎊
Thank you to our hosts that are opening the doors to their workplaces, bringing careers to life for young people & career changers across the UK.
Thinking about hosting events?
Take a look here: opendoors.construction/
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting on proposals to allow Local Authorities to charge for more building control functions provided under the Building Act and building Regulations.
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These include inspecting works before Building Control Approval is granted, issuing compliance and stop notices, and responding to appeals against decisions made.
🗓️The deadline for responses is Sunday 25 January 2025.
Find out more here: lnkd.in/d2KWg7d8
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PPE needs to keep everyone equally safe on site.
Unisex PPE that does not fit appropriately can cause secondary safety issues while people are working, and can affect both men and women as well as people with specific requirements.
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The BSI has published a free standard on the Provision of Inclusive PPE to ensure that it keeps everyone safe in line with employers' obligations under health and safety, equality, and employment legislation.
Access the new standard BS 30417 here: bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-…
You may not be able to access your documents after 30th November and the Official Receiver will not be able to access these documents for you.
Please notify anyone who you think may need to download their documents if they have not done so already.
tinyurl.com/523jxmy2
Draft regulations have been laid before Parliament to transfer the functions of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) from the @H_S_E to a new executive non‐departmental public body, sponsored by @mhclg, from 27 January 2026
Read here for further details: legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/202…
Interested in joining our wonderful team at Build UK? We are currently recruiting for a Membership Manager!
Check out the job here: bit.ly/43KTKCV
#Careers
A number of Build UK members have opened opportunities for degree #apprenticeships!
Interested? Take a look at the Build UK Degree Apprentice Guide: tinyurl.com/2cfjersx
Applications close at different times for each member, so please check company websites for deadlines.
The BSR has issued guidance following the collapse of Assent Building Compliance Ltd, which has two Registered Building Control Approvers (RBCAs), LB Building Control Ltd and Oculus Building Consultancy Ltd.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/vsh3euuy
🗓️ 8 January 2026
The language requirement for a new Skilled Worker Visa will increase from Level B1 (GCSE equivalent) to Level B2 (A Level equivalent).
Build UK’s flowchart takes you through the process and links to relevant government information: builduk.org/EmployingOutside…
The BSR has included reasons your Gateway Three application can be delayed in their updated information: tinyurl.com/5cerd9cv
Don’t get caught short at this final stage! Use Build UK’s Gateway Three Guidance to help you navigate your application: tinyurl.com/mwucphxe
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The deadline for the @ConstructionCLC Mental Health consultation has been extended to Friday 21 November.
The consultation, in partnership with @MatesInMind and @uniofwarwick, aims to understand what can be done to improve mental health in the construction industry.
You can take part anonymously to contribute to the CLC’s action plan, which will be published next spring!
Respond here: warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jf…
A huge thank you to our sponsors for their support in hosting what will be a memorable evening.
🎉Headline sponsors: @JohnSiskandSon and @PplsPartnership
🎉Sponsors: Citation @CONSTRUCT_CSG @Keltbraygroup Multiplex @QuintainLtd and @WillmottDixon
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