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Retrofit challenge a missed opportunity, insists the FMB Despite welcome announcements on funding for skills, business rates and housing, it’s disappointing that the retrofit challenge to make our homes greener and more energy efficient has not been grasped by the Government, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Budget and Spending Review. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The Chancellor has missed the opportunity to give householders peace of mind about how they can tackle the net zero challenge. With nothing on retrofit for owner occupiers in
last week’s Heat and Buildings Strategy, I’m struggling to see how the country will reach its legally binding net zero targets by 2050 if it doesn’t fix the UK’s 29 million leaky homes.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.RDR.LINK/BAB001
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DECISION OF THE BOARD
‘Time to reconstruct CITB’ says National Federation of Builders
A new report from the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has called for a fundamental restructuring of the CITB. Key recommendations include the creation of a new construction careers body, reform of the Levy including stripping CITB of Levy raising powers, and the removal of the grants system and corresponding reduction in Levy. The NFB’s members have also called for the delivery of apprenticeship and qualification financial incentives through Government, and ending CITB projects and programmes. The report ‘Reconstructing CITB, The NFB View of CITB: A New Way Forward for Skills and Training Deliver’, can be accessed via the link below: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE VISIT WWW.RDR.LINK/BAB002
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DUST YOURSELF DOWN
Bureau Veritas is urging construction firms to eliminate dust risks “The focus on respiratory health as part of the HSE’s inspection initiative is a necessary step in improving practices,” declares Fran Watkins-White, Head of CDM Services at Bureau Veritas. Construction companies should consider the risk of exposure to dust and other hazardous materials from project conception, effectively ‘designing out’ the dust risk through construction planning. The organisation can provide support in this process through its CDM Consultancy services. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE VISIT WWW.RDR.LINK/BAB003
THE RIGHT ‘SCUFF’
Get your hands on a £50 Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt voucher
Dulux Trade is offering decorators the chance to get their hands on its anti-scuff paint – Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt. Incorporating new ‘Scuff Resistance Technology’, it is designed to reduce the impact of plastic and rubber materials on the paint surface to protect walls against everyday scuff marks from items like shoes and bags. Use the link below to access the form and receive your £50 voucher. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.RDR.LINK/BAB004
THE SHOW’S ON THE ROAD
HB42 launches its Ultimate Roadshow Coming soon to a merchant near you! HB42 has launched its Ultimate Roadshow, the centrepiece being its new trailer stocked full of products, information and goodies. The trailer is designed to fit into merchant yards and car parks and is ready to welcome installers inside. “Our experts will be on hand to give hints and tips and practical information which will help our customers understand the breadth and flexibility of our range,” says Scarlet McAleese-Banks, CoManaging Director of HB42. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.RDR.LINK/BAB005
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