NEWS & EVENTS

October Newsletter

October Newsletter

The ADCAS newsletter for October 2020 is now avilable to view here.

This month's newsletter includes information on the latest ADCAS publications, updates on government schemes and news from ADCAS member companies.

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ADCAS issues CSCS card deadline reminder

ADCAS issues CSCS card deadline reminder

OPSS Delivery Report 2022-2023

OPSS Delivery Report 2022-2023

Further steps taken to improve payment practices

Further steps taken to improve payment practices

New procurement legislation introduced

New procurement legislation introduced

Member Focus - Domus Ventilation

Member Focus - Domus Ventilation

Michael Ohly - 1944-2023

Michael Ohly - 1944-2023

Government launches Product Safety Review consultation

Government launches Product Safety Review consultation

Government announces extension of CE mark recognition

Government announces extension of CE mark recognition

International Women in Engineering Day - Q&A with Amy Fisher

International Women in Engineering Day - Q&A with Amy Fisher

International Women in Engineering Day - Q&A with Heather Wolfenden

International Women in Engineering Day - Q&A with Heather Wolfenden

The ADCAS blog - Large businesses facing large scale challenges

The ADCAS blog - Large businesses facing large scale challenges

The ADCAS blog - Challenges around recruitment continue to plague SMEs

The ADCAS blog - Challenges around recruitment continue to plague SMEs

Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime published

Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime published

Infrastructure Progress Review calls on Government to focus on ‘fewer, bigger, better targeted initiatives’

Infrastructure Progress Review calls on Government to focus on ‘fewer, bigger, better targeted initiatives’

£1.8 billion awarded to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions

£1.8 billion awarded to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions

The ADCAS commitment to raising industry standards

The ADCAS commitment to raising industry standards

ADCAS features in BESA Book 2023

ADCAS features in BESA Book 2023

Common Assessment Standard Update

Common Assessment Standard Update

Amendments to the Levelling Up Bill

Amendments to the Levelling Up Bill

CLC announces support for private sector playbook

CLC announces support for private sector playbook

CE marking to continue to be recognised in Great Britain for a further two years

CE marking to continue to be recognised in Great Britain for a further two years

BESA issues fire dampers safety warning

BESA issues fire dampers safety warning

Building Safety Bill receives Royal Assent

Building Safety Bill receives Royal Assent

New President-elect and Vice President announced

New President-elect and Vice President announced

Government publishes further guidance on placing manufactured goods on the market

Government publishes further guidance on placing manufactured goods on the market

Updates to industry competence factsheet

Updates to industry competence factsheet

Technical Working Group report

Technical Working Group report

Public sector carbon reduction plan

Public sector carbon reduction plan

Construction activity update

Construction activity update

Construction Pipeline published

Construction Pipeline published

New product safety marking deadline extended

New product safety marking deadline extended

New central register and certification scheme for Building Safety Managers launched

New central register and certification scheme for Building Safety Managers launched

Pressure builds on government to rethink self-isolation rules

Pressure builds on government to rethink self-isolation rules

Building safety bill published

Building safety bill published

Industry urged to adopt contract clauses to manage market volatility

Industry urged to adopt contract clauses to manage market volatility

ADCAS backs calls for extended UKCA Mark transition period

ADCAS backs calls for extended UKCA Mark transition period

Cash boost for T Levels

Cash boost for T Levels

Continued concern over steel availability and price

Continued concern over steel availability and price

Apprentice incentive payments deadline

Apprentice incentive payments deadline

Government to introduce Skills and Post-16 Education Bill

Government to introduce Skills and Post-16 Education Bill

1% of buildings complying with vital fire safety measure

1% of buildings complying with vital fire safety measure

BSI hosts ‘Golden Thread’ webinar

BSI hosts ‘Golden Thread’ webinar

PI Insurance for Construction

PI Insurance for Construction

Government payment requirements

Government payment requirements

HSE announces new Chief Inspector of Buildings

HSE announces new Chief Inspector of Buildings

March Newsletter

March Newsletter

ADCAS backs action on unrealistic prices for jobs

ADCAS backs action on unrealistic prices for jobs

New regulator established to ensure construction materials are safe

New regulator established to ensure construction materials are safe

Government announces plan to address late payments issue

Government announces plan to address late payments issue

New rules for business post-Brexit

New rules for business post-Brexit

ADCAS voices concerns over steel pricing and availability

ADCAS voices concerns over steel pricing and availability

Carbon budget urges greater ambition from government

Carbon budget urges greater ambition from government

Updated Government guidance on off-payroll working (IR35)

Updated Government guidance on off-payroll working (IR35)

Core competence standards for building safety – second consultation

Core competence standards for building safety – second consultation

Construction Playbook set to raise the bar on public sector projects

Construction Playbook set to raise the bar on public sector projects

Training committee report for ADCAS – Thursday 3rd December

Training committee report for ADCAS – Thursday 3rd December

Technical committee report for ADCAS – Thursday 3rd December

Technical committee report for ADCAS – Thursday 3rd December

Marketing committee report for ADCAS – Thursday 3rd December

Marketing committee report for ADCAS – Thursday 3rd December

CSCS cards set for smart chip upgrade

CSCS cards set for smart chip upgrade

IR35 and reverse VAT rule changes

IR35 and reverse VAT rule changes

Hackitt hints at plan to reward ‘early adopters’ and warns that some firms will not survive reform

Hackitt hints at plan to reward ‘early adopters’ and warns that some firms will not survive reform

Proposed kitchen extract duct standard rejected

Proposed kitchen extract duct standard rejected

Joint publication clears up confusion over compliance

Joint publication clears up confusion over compliance

New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments

New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments

Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill

Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill

CLC announces launch of Talent Retention Scheme

CLC announces launch of Talent Retention Scheme

Clean-up Operation

Clean-up Operation

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know

Reverse VAT postponed by 12 months

Reverse VAT postponed by 12 months

Major fair payment and mental health initiative launches in UK

Major fair payment and mental health initiative launches in UK

Update on review of Approved Document B

Update on review of Approved Document B

ADCAS welcomes introduction of new pre-qualification system

ADCAS welcomes introduction of new pre-qualification system