BDO Budget 2017 Analysis
Federation Patron BDO Northern Ireland have prepared an update, on the back of the Chancellor's Budget Statement, for members.
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2017
Construction industry responds to Chancellor’s Budget
Commenting after the Chancellor’s Budget Statement, Construction Employers Federation Managing Director John Armstrong said...
Excellence Awards finalists raise an outstanding £4,917 for Cancer Focus NI
We were delighted to hand over a cheque for £4,917 this week to Cancer Focus NI, our charity partners in this year's Construction Excellence Awards!
Building Site Theft - information from the PSNI
The PSNI have recently seen an increase in the number of reports of theft of metals such as copper and other equipment such as boilers from partially built or vacant properties. The police recognise the cost of not only replacing such items but the collateral damage their removal can cause. The Police have increased their focus on preventative patrolling however cannot deal with this issue in isolation and need to increase awareness of how contractors can safeguard partially completed houses and building sites.
Reminder: Increased wage rates and introduction of Flexible Holidays from 4 December
Members are reminded of the increase in the industry wage rates which come into effect on 4 December 2017. The Joint Council for the Building & Civil Engineering Industry (Northern Ireland) previously promulgated the changes on 18 October 2017.