The Construction Centre.co.uk

The Construction Centre reported earlier this year that migrant building workers were returning to their homelands which would exacerbate the UK skills shortage.

The Construction Centre.co.uk today signed a petition, established by Heating and Ventilation Review, which supports the adoption of a feed in tariff for CHP owners who have surplus electricity which is sent back to the national grid.

The European Union (EU) announced last week that small firms in the building, catering and services industry could benefit from a VAT reduction to 5% from the current rate of 17.5%.

Fresh reports today revealed that the construction industry suffered further last month with purchasing activity down to its lowest point for eleven years.

The Construction Centre.co.uk today said that the housing crisis could get much worse.

Several reports this week that major UK housebuilders are considering job losses and the postponement of projects have revealed that the construction industry will not be immune from the effects of the global credit crunch.

Reports released by the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) this week have compounded the belief that the credit crunch has affected the UK housing market and also the construction industry.

A survey released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today has shown a sharp downturn in housing sector.

The Construction Centre.co.uk highlighted that events this week have shown just how serious the government is about the development of nuclear power in the UK.

The Construction Centre today released a statement in support of the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which is set to replace the unpopular Planning Gain Supplement.