The Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry is to adopt optional arrangements to cover mechanical disciplines within the JIB agreement. Existing electrical arrangements will remain unchanged. The new arrangements will be designed to offer the industry an option which reflects the JIB’s view of the developing needs of the industry and those working in it.
Yorkshire and Humber leaders set out plans to tackle skills shortages
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together on Friday 11th September to launch ambitious plans aimed at tackling the region’s growing construction skills shortages.
Six in 10 UK businesses look to adapt operations in response to extreme heat
According to the Q2 Barclays Business Prosperity Index, six in 10 businesses surveyed (60%) have either increased investment to adapt to extreme heat (37%) or are considering doing so (23%).
