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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

Construction Enquirer

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. Industry sick pay (which is paid on top of statutory sick pay) will increase to £154.02 The untaxed fare allowance will increase by 10.1%.

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How Brexit Will Affect The Construction Industry – Infographics

Lets Build

The UK remains uncertain of the full impact the EU referendum will have and how Brexit will actually affect the construction industry. Many businesses within the construction industry employ EU labour because it is cheaper. This was a huge benefit to the construction industry. What captures the interest further is that.

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Engineering construction workers reject 8.5% pay offer

Construction Enquirer

Contractors signed up to the National Agreement for Engineering Construction Industry set out the final two-year offer to the 7,000-strong workforce last month This followed an extra 75p a hour cost of living increase agreed six months ago between unions and contractors.

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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. That’s right, you not only get to learn directly from industry experts, you also get credit for the time you spend investing in your industry knowledge.

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Advance Your Construction Career with Advice from 17 Industry Professionals

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Continuing to learn is essential, according to several leading industry professionals. Doing this will help you find innovative solutions to problems you may face, and also keep you engaged and relevant in an ever-changing industry.”. Always be a student of the company you work for and the industry you are working in.

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

Help Everybody Everyday

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. Negotiated. An audience that can say yes. Residential. Commercial.

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025. Electrical Contractors’ Association chief negotiator Andrew Hutchins said: “The last few years have been difficult, and it is beneficial to have some certainty at a time when the wider economy is unpredictable.