NSCC Specialist Contractors Continue to Put Safety First
The results of the 2013/14 National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC) Accident Survey show that NSCC Specialist Contractors have maintained their excellent safety record for another year.
Month: January 2015
A New Way to Pay at the Dartford Crossing
On 30 November, a new payment system called ‘Dart Charge’ was introduced at the Dartford Crossing in Kent which requires drivers to pay the toll in advance rather than at booths.
Major Changes to CSCS Cards
Changes to a number of CSCS cards, relevant to new entrants and labourers, have been introduced from 1 July 2014 which will have an impact on Specialist Contractors in all sectors.
Civils contractors assess holiday pay ruling implications
The government has called on the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) to help untangle the mess British industry now finds itself in after a landmark Employment Appeal Tribunal on holiday pay yesterday.
The health and safety training standard
In February 2012, the United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) launched a health and safety training standard which stipulates the level of training required by construction directors, managers, supervisors and operatives on UKCG sites.
Planning for auto-enrolment with The People’s Pension
Auto-enrolment is affecting every UK employer with more than one employee. It means that every employer will have to meet the legal requirements to auto-enrol their workers into a workplace pension scheme and make contributions on their behalf.
Increasingly Positive Outlook for Specialist Contractors
The specialist sector continues to benefit from improving economic conditions according to the latest NSCC State of Trade Survey.
