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The VAT Reverse Charge - what is it and when is it coming into force?
Several industry groups have reported that companies are unprepared for the new change to VAT rules that were due to come into effect in October 2019. We now know the change will be delayed for 12 months and will start on 1 October 2020. So we're taking this opportunity to explain what it is and how to prepare.
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CIOB responds to today’s construction output figures
The CIOB has commented on the latest GDP figures for July 2019, produced by the Office for National Statistics.
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New Code of Quality Management from the CIOB
The CIOB has published its Code of Quality Management, following nearly two years of work by the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission.
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The Construction Quality Commission - why we still have quality on the agenda
Anyone with just a passing interest in our activities will be aware that one of our areas of focus is quality in construction. Members who may be reading this will likely have been involved in our quality agenda work in some shape or form and I want to highlight the excellent work done so far.
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CIOB surveys the sector to gather data on mental health and stress
The CIOB is undertaking an extensive online survey into mental health within the construction industry.
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CIOB’s plans for the 2019 party conferences
The CIOB will be at the Conservative and Labour party conferences to talk to parliamentarians about the need for a focus on quality in the industry.
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Payment performance - where are we now?
In any new role, but particularly one with a national organisation with a long history of supporting a sector, it’s important to understand the priority issues. After just over a week as the CIOB’s CEO, it’s clear that one of the hot topics is payment terms.
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CIOB reacts to the appointment of new construction minister
Nadhim Zahawi MP is the new construction minister in his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Business and Industry.
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Heritage Construction and Skills – the Exeter Hub brings together traditional trades
The CIOB believes that most construction professionals will work on historic buildings at some point in their career - in the UK alone, 50% of all construction works are on traditional buildings.
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CIOB becomes a Northern Powerhouse Partner
The Chartered Institute of Building has become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.
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Day five - catching up with the Quality Commission
This morning I was delighted to meet with Paul Nash, a CIOB Past President and current Chair of our Quality Commission.
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The CIOB Benevolent Fund
You might not know, I certainly didn’t until today, that the CIOB Benevolent Fund provides a service of practical advice, information and financial assistance for Members who fall upon hard times. It was established in 1992 and has helped many members since then get back on their feet and offered support for their families too.
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