From 1 April 2019 CSR will no longer issue any new or renewal General Construction Operative (GCO) cards. GCO cards issued up to 31 March 2019 will continue to be valid for 4 years from the date of the health and safety training.
Invest NI have outlined the support available from them to help businesses build resilience into their operations ahead of Brexit.
Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget Bill debate in the House of Commons, the Construction Employers Federation is calling on all MPs, especially those from and with an interest in Northern Ireland, to reflect on the draft Budget allocations and reverse the proposed £130m cut in next year’s capital expenditure.
Over two years since the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, local construction firms have clearly identified its absence as the major contributory factor towards their inability to grow and meet their job-creating potential. This is the key headline from the latest State of Trade Survey, for the second half of 2018, conducted by the Construction Employers Federation.
We have launched our H2 2018 State of Trade Survey for members to complete.