It should come as no surprise that the UK is experiencing a serious workforce and skills shortage in the Construction Industry. The current situation is a result of a workforce laid off at the beginning of the pandemic taking up …
Author: Jessica Dean
CAB are undertaking a short survey in the light of the declared climate emergency and proposed changes to Part L in Building Regulations.
We are inviting members and non-members to respond to this short survey. It should take last then …
Not many decades ago you became skilled in a profession such as joinery, plumbing or glazing, by becoming an apprentice with a company where a skilled person taught you how to become a skilled craftsperson over a period of a …
Since the last change to our legislative window U-values for new homes in Part L in 2013, little has changed, but, that is all set to change following the Government’s Future Homes Standard Consultation. Our team at CAB have been …
April 2021
Whilst we begin to enjoy some of our freedoms again as lockdown eases, It is with sadness that we have recently learnt about the passing of HRH Prince Philip. At the age of 99 his passing remains a …
March 2021
CAB Welcomes Phil
A lot has been written about a Chief Executive and his first one hundred days in office. With the support of the CAB Board prior to joining CAB and the strong team that exists in …
February 2021
CAB names its new CEO
The Association has named its new CEO. Phil Slinger will step into the shoes of Justin Ratcliffe, who stepped down from the role last year. Phil joins CAB on 1st March 2021 and I …
With both Brexit and Covid-19 issues still very much with us, 2021 will continue to be a challenge for all businesses. Both the ‘State of the Trade’ survey from CAB and the recent CPA (Construction Products Association) forecasts do offer …
January 2021
A word from Our Team to Your Team
Not the best start to the new year with ‘lockdown 3’ and our hospitals struggling to treat patients ill with Covid-19, but, despite the rise in infections, business continues and …
In these uncertain times why would you consider joining an Association such as Council for Aluminium in Building in 2021? What possible benefit would it offer your business?
The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) was formed in 1994 by …