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Build UK Calls for Delay in Introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy - 8th August 2016
Build UK Calls for Delay in Introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy
As a result of delays in Government issuing further information on the operation of the Apprenticeship Levy, Build UK inten...
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SEPA Consults on Geothermal and Deep Borehole Requirements - 8th August 2016
SEPA consults on geothermal and deep boreholes
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency is asking for comments on 2 public consultation areas
CAR Licences for Deep Boreholes - Informati...
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Apprenticeship Levy - How Will it Work in Scotland, Wales & NI - 1st August 2016
How will the new Apprenticeship Levy work in Scotland, Wales & NI?
The Apprenticeship Levy applies to employers across the UK, but only employers in England will receive funding through th...
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Managing Stress and Long Term Absence - 27th July 2016
STRESS AND LONG-TERM ABSENCE
Stress and mental health problems constitute a major cause of long-term absence in the UK and just over two fifths of respondents to the recent 'EEF 2016 Sickne...
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CRO CSCS Cards Expire 30th Sept 2017 - 18th July 2016
Reminder CRO Cards Expire on 30 Sept 2017
(Construction Related Occupation CSCS Card)
CSCS's primary objective is to provide evidence that individuals working on construction site...
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New Head of Business Department - 17th July 2016
BIS become BEIS with new Head - Gary Clarke
Following the cabinet reshuffle by the new PM, the former BIS Secretary of State, Sajid Javid MP has moved to the Department of Communities...
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HS2 Will Still Go Ahead Following New Cabinet Intake - 17th July 2016
No plans to scrap HS2
New Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed he has no plans to scrap the HS2 high speed rail contract.
The news will be a huge relief for contractors and con...
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The status of EU nationals in the UK - 11th July 2016
EU Nationals in the UK - Government Statement
There has been no change to the rights and status of EU nationals in the UK, and UK nationals in the EU, as a result of the referendum.
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Colin Pigott Awarded Honorary Life Membership of the BDA - 3rd July 2016
Colin Pigott Awarded Honorary Life Membership of the BDA
From left to right: David Allan (past chairman), Anne Baxter (present Chairman), Colin Pigott (BDA Honorary Life Member), Ray ...
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Apprentice Levy - Delays and Double Payment Details - 28th June 2016
The government has missed its deadline to provide crucial details on the structure of its proposed apprenticeship levy.
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills told Construction News that...
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CSCS Card Changes for Trainees, Supervisors and Managers - 14th June 2016
CSCS Card Changes for Trainees, Supervisors and Managers
CSCS has announced changes to the process for obtaining Trainee, Supervisory and Manager cards.
Trainee Cards
From 1 August 2016, on...
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Over 900 Construction Firms Will Pay a Double Training Levy - 7th June 2016
At least 900 of construction's biggest firms will have to pay two training levies from next April - the current one to the CITB and the Government's new apprenticeship levy, reports the Construction...
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BDA Welcomes New Members in May - 19th May 2016
The BDA's last Management meeting in May 2016 saw 8 new members being voted into the Association.
This infusion of new members takes our ranks to 118 companies which is high as membership has been ...
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Your Industry Needs You! - 10th May 2016
Trade Associations take action in response to recent statements regarding the UK Ground Investigation industry.
Recently, industry representatives were told by a major client that the...
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Great Turn Out for Final Digital Data Seminar - 27th April 2016
Great Turn Out for Final Digital Data in Geotechnics Seminar in Glasgow
The 3rd and final seminar in our Digital Data series took place on the 20th April, after the BDA's AGM. There were 6 presenta...
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