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News Output of construction worse than first thought
Posted on 11 May 2012
BIS revised construction output downwards to -4.8%, causing a further fall of 0.1% in overall GDP.
News National Federation of Builders and npower join forces to improve new connections process
Posted on 10 May 2012
NFB and leading energy supplier npower are working together to help improve the gas and power connection process for new builds.
News The Queen's Speech
Posted on 10 May 2012
NFB that measures included in the Queen's Speech will roll aside some of the barriers facing the construction sector and breathe new life into the economy.
News Demystifying BIM
Posted on 02 May 2012
BIM is part of UK Government strategy that will result in significant changes in the way public clients procure construction projects and manage estates after client handover.
News National Federation of Builders launches ‘STAY SAFE, STAY AWAY’ campaign for 2012
Posted on 26 Apr 2012
Stay Safe, Stay Away now in its ninth year is launched with two competitions
News Construction can halt double dip rollercoaster, says NFB. Government must act now.
Posted on 25 Apr 2012
Construction output fell by 3 per cent in latest GDP figures for Q1 2012
News NFB’s Stay Safe, Stay Away national safety campaign shortlisted for prestigious industry award
Posted on 03 Apr 2012
NFB popular Stay Safe, Stay Away campaign has been shortlisted for a prestigious Excellence Award by the CIPR
News GDP fall shows Budget missed a chance to use housing and construction to stimulate growth
Posted on 29 Mar 2012
The latest ONS figures show that Britain's economy was even weaker than expected at the end of 2011, underlining the country's struggle to avoid another recession.
News Planning policy is a mish-mash of messages that will delay new homes, says HBA
Posted on 27 Mar 2012
HBA warns that the Government's long awaited planning reforms would lead to delays and uncertainty
News NFB welcomes lower construction levy for small businesses
Posted on 23 Mar 2012
The National Federation of Builders has welcomed the changes approved by Parliament to the CITB-ConstructionSkills’ Levy Order