by Phil Slinger – CAB Chief Executive According to the ‘Construction Industry Forecasts 2022-2023’ produced by the Construction Products Association (CPA), the Construction Industry grew by a substantial 13.3% during 2021, despite the problems of shortage of labour and materials. The double digit growth is mainly due to a market catch-up as the coronavirus pandemic […]
CAB members have raised the following issue: On occasion, members of staff from some CAB member companies have been denied access to construction sites. In general, most people denied access to site do not hold a current or valid CSCS card, or other form of competence-based construction certification. The CSCS card scheme has been rationalised […]
We are delighted to announce that Andrew Mather will be joining C.A.B. on 1st December 2021 as Training and Technical Manager. Andrew has over 27 years’ experience in the Façade, Fenestration and Construction Industry, he has held several senior positions during his working life, including Sales & Estimating Manager, Commercial Project Manager, Sales Director and […]
by Phil Slinger – CAB Chief Executive Prices for aluminium have risen unabated during the pandemic causing price rises through the supply chain, but where will this end and will prices fall back in the future? At CAB’s recent Regional Members Meeting on the 14th October, the first presentation at the conference was given by […]
The UK Construction market continues its bumpy ride through 2021 with labour shortages, material shortages and escalating material prices. Despite these setbacks, the sector remains relatively buoyant for the present. The Autumn Economic Forecast from the CPA is suggesting that rising costs and contracts on labour and materials will be with us for the foreseeable […]