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Career Opportunities in New Roofing Division

JJ Fitzgerald, Managing Director of Evolution

A TRAILBLAZING construction business well-known for creating better places for people to live across the North of England is expanding by launching a new roofing division.

Evolution, which takes pride in delivering quality renovations on social housing, sheltered housing, and private housing is starting a new roofing division after being successful in winning contracts in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast.

The company, based in Blackpool, and highly respected for supporting communities with a range of pioneering initiatives wherever it operates, is creating career opportunities, including a role to head up its new roofing operation.

Managing Director JJ Fitzgerald said:

“Evolution has always been built on the core foundations of providing people with better homes and creating job and career opportunities in the construction industry.

“It’s about changing people’s lives for the better. We renovate houses to give people quality homes and we provide jobs which help people build a better life.

“We are now in a position to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone to come in and join our business and head up and lead our new roofing division. This is a hugely exciting role as it gives someone a chance to help us build this new area of our business from the ground up and be in from the very start. The sky really is the limit.”

 

Speaking about Evolution’s recent contract success, JJ said:

“We are delighted to have been successful in winning major contracts in Blackpool and the surrounding areas.

“As a local Blackpool-based company it gives us enormous pride and satisfaction to serve the Fylde Coast community.

“We care about our people, our places and our planet, and we are proud of how we support communities wherever we work.

“These contract wins enable us to create more job opportunities which further boost the Blackpool economy and, in turn, means we can support even more initiatives in the community.”

 

Evolution employs up to 80 people renovating private social housing, sheltered housing and private housing across the North of England in Blackpool, Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria.

As well as a Head of Roofing Division, Evolution is also offering immediate career opportunities for electricians and multi-skilled joiners.

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Enviro at COP29 Climate Hub

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Enviro’s Chairman Alf Blomqvist and Board Member Nina Macpherson Speak at COP29 Climate Hub

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating today at the Climate Hub conference, held during the UN’s climate meeting COP29. Enviro’s chairman of the board, Alf Blomqvist, and board member, Nina Macpherson, will take part in a panel discussion on ecocide – mass destruction of the environment – and share how Enviro contributes to both environmental and economic sustainability.

During COP29, a series of side events is being organized, including Climate Hub. Alf Blomqvist and Nina Macpherson will participate in a panel discussion titled “Business leaders for Ecocide Law: Criminalizing Ecocide & Leveling the Playing Field.” Alongside Blomqvist and Macpherson, Scania’s Head of Sustainability, Fredrik Nilzén, and Johan Falk, CEO of Exponential Roadmap Initiative, will also take part in the discussion.

“The need for international legislation against ecocide is clear, and Climate Hub is an excellent platform for us to discuss both Enviro’s position and the work the company is doing to promote the environment and sustainability,” says Nina Macpherson, Board Member of Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Chair of the Ecocide Law Alliance, a foundation working to introduce ecocide as a crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

COP29 is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and is the 29th edition of the UN climate conference, where countries around the world come together to discuss and negotiate global efforts to combat climate change.

“We are proud to participate in such an important forum and to share Enviro’s work in fostering sustainability from both an environmental and economic perspective,” says Alf Blomqvist, Chairman of the board of Enviro.

Read more about Climate Hub

 

 

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UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but . . . .

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Ashden welcomes UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but highlights need for fairness and a fully-fledged plan

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s presence at COP 29 in Baku and commitment to this updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is exactly the sort of leadership the world is crying out for on climate. With the UK’s green economy growing 9% in 2023 while the wider economy stagnated, it is clear that strong climate ambition drives innovation, job creation, and prosperity. UK businesses and civil society have long called for such leadership to ensure a just and sustainable transition.

However, as recent global events have underscored, public trust and fairness are critical to sustaining momentum for ambitious climate action. Everyday people must see and feel the fairness of these changes. It is not enough to set bold targets; we must ensure the journey to achieve them is equitable, with tangible improvements in livelihoods, jobs, and community resilience across the country.

Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of Ashden who is attending COP29, said:

“At a time when there are headwinds against government action to avert catastrophic climate change in both the US and EU, the announcement by the UK of strong new NDC 3.0 at COP29 – a year ahead of time – is the kind of climate diplomacy the world needs. Equally importantly, it sets the agenda at home for realising the huge social and economic gains that a fair transition to a zero carbon economy will bring.

“But now the even harder work begins. Decarbonising the grid and land transport is comparatively easy compared to capturing the huge potential of local and community renewables and decarbonising heat in our buildings, place by place, dwelling by dwelling. That will require a new approach by government based on supporting bespoke local action, everywhere.

“Ashden works with enterprises and organisations that are demonstrating just the kinds of technical, financial, training and community engagement innovations we will need to become the norm. For these innovators to succeed, government will need to trust cities, towns and communities, clear the policy blockages they face and support them to access the finance they need to succeed. That’s what we now expect to see, following today’s hugely welcome announcement.”

Ashden Award winners show how inclusive, people-focused climate solutions make a difference. B4Box in Manchester trains disadvantaged individuals in green construction skills, creating jobs while reducing emissions through home retrofitting. Energise Barnsley empowers social housing tenants with solar panels and energy storage, cutting energy costs and carbon while boosting energy independence.

The reality is stark: the UK is not currently on track to meet its existing 68% by 2030 NDC target. Increased action is an absolute imperative. To succeed, the government must deliver a comprehensive and well-resourced plan to meet these new targets. The UK’s upcoming Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, due in early 2025, must clearly outline how international and national targets will be delivered within an ambitious, fast-paced, and inclusive policy framework.

This framework must prioritise the needs of people and communities, particularly those most affected by the transition.

Ashden stands ready to support ambitious action and urges the UK Government to make the vision of a fair, green transition a reality for all.

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RETROFIT SKILLS PROGRAMME SHOWS STRONG DEMAND

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NATWEST GROUP-BACKED RETROFIT SKILLS PROGRAMME SHOWS STRONG DEMAND AND IMPACT AFTER ONE YEAR

 
  • Demand for upskilling in sustainable construction practices is high
  • 4,668 individuals and 1,844 companies actively engaged in retrofit programme
  • Programme exceeded its initial two-year goals
This month marks the first anniversary of the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s pioneering retrofit programme, proudly sponsored by NatWest Group. Launched to help combat climate change by upskilling the built environment sector, this free programme has achieved remarkable success in just one year, with 4,668 individuals and 1,844 companies actively engaged exceeding its initial two-year goals and demonstrating strong demand for sustainable construction practices.
With buildings contributing approximately 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions, achieving net-zero targets requires a large-scale retrofit of existing structures. However, a key challenge is that the current workforce lacks the necessary skills and awareness to deliver retrofitting at the scale needed.
In response, the Supply Chain Sustainability School, in collaboration with NatWest Group, developed a comprehensive retrofit programme offering free CPD-accredited training. This includes e-learning modules, training assessments, workshops, webinars, and conferences designed specifically for professionals in the built environment.
This programme, created in collaboration with industry leaders, addresses vital sector needs. Organisations such as the Construction Leadership Council, British Standards Institution, Welsh Government, Historic England, Wates, CBRE, Robertson Group, and Canary Wharf Group have actively shared their expertise at events, ensuring that the programme drives meaningful progress in retrofitting and sustainability across the UK’s built environment.
Programme Success to Date:
In its first year, the retrofit programme has exceeded its initial two-year goals, demonstrating strong demand for sustainable construction practices.
Key milestones include:
  • 4,668 professionals engaged
  • 1,844 companies participating
  • 2,108 e-learning resources downloaded
  • 693 training needs assessments completed
These achievements highlight a growing appetite for sustainable practices within the industry, a positive development for those championing the decarbonisation of the built environment.
Alyssa Sharkey, Bid Team Manager at Seddon (a member of the School), commented: “Engaging with Supply Chain Sustainability School and their retrofit learning has been key to Seddon’s approach to sustainable construction, equipping our teams with technical knowledge and practical skills in delivering high-quality retrofit solutions. This expertise has strengthened our capability to tackle complex sustainability challenges while ensuring we meet PAS2038 and PAS2035 standards. The School’s training has become a foundation of our strategy to reduce carbon emissions and improve building performance across our projects.”
A Collaborative Effort Driving Sustainability
With over 240 industry Partners and their supply chains, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is uniquely positioned to catalyse positive change. The School provides free access to sustainability training for over 44,000 members, covering not only retrofitting but also key topics such as energy and carbon management, the circular economy, and waste reduction.
Holly Hansen-Maughan, Sector Manager for Retrofit at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, added: “Leading this programme since its inception has been an inspiring journey. This success would not have been possible without collaboration – from our partnership with NatWest Group to the 27 organisations that have shared best practices this past year. We’re proud of our achievements and excited for the future impact of this programme.”
As one of the largest lenders in Britain, NatWest has a key role in supporting consumers and businesses to transition to more energy-efficient buildings that are not only warmer and cheaper to heat but also emit fewer carbon emissions. However, according to Energy Systems Catapult, the UK is not fully prepared for the scale of retrofitting required to meet its net-zero target by 2050; achieving this goal will require retrofitting eight homes every minute.
To make this transition feasible, the industry must develop both the skills and companies needed to carry out retrofit work at scale. Recognising the skill gaps as a significant barrier, particularly for retrofitting the built environment, NatWest became the first bank to partner with the Supply Chain Sustainability School. Together, NatWest and the School have established a free retrofit training programme to build the necessary skills within the construction industry to retrofit both residential and commercial buildings, helping to cultivate a more mature retrofit supply chain.
Laura Capper, Head of Construction and Manufacturing at NatWest comments: “As the need for sustainable solutions in the built environment grows, we’re proud to support initiatives like the retrofit programme, which empowers professionals with essential skills to drive real change. By investing in upskilling and collaboration, this programme is bridging critical gaps in retrofit expertise, equipping thousands to deliver sustainable solutions at scale and accelerating progress toward a net-zero future for the UK.”
Get Involved
To learn more about the retrofit programme and take part, visit the programme page here.
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SITECH partners with Royal Engineers to create poppy and demonstrate tech offering


SITECH® UK & Ireland, an authorised dealer of Trimble® Civil Construction Field Systems, and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers. SITECH demonstrated how advanced Trimble machine control systems could be utilised to create a powerful tribute while delivering precision construction work.

 

The demonstration, which took place at Flannery’s Operator Skills Hub (OSH) in Birmingham, involved creating a ground-level poppy design, created using Trimble-equipped machinery. The intricate design showcases how modern machine control systems can achieve detailed earthworks with high-grade accuracy.

 

“Creating the poppy design demonstrates the remarkable precision possible with today’s technology,” explains Carl Parsons, Strategic Account Manager at SITECH UK & Ireland. “Using Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform, operators can see the exact position of the machine’s blade or bucket in real-time, allowing them to achieve complex designs that would have been extremely challenging using traditional methods. We’re proud to demonstrate these capabilities to the Royal Engineers, whose own history of engineering feats span more than 300 years.”

 

The poppy design was mapped using Trimble Business Center software, which transforms survey data into a detailed 3D model. This model was then transferred to the machinery via Trimble WorksManager software, ensuring operators had instant access to the precise design specifications. The automatic data transfer capability proved crucial in maintaining design accuracy throughout the project, allowing real-time updates and remote troubleshooting when needed.

 

The demo featured a suite of SITECH’s Trimble technology, including Trimble Earthworks Machine Control systems for dozers and excavators, Trimble Business Center, WorksManager, WorksOS software, and advanced positioning systems including the R780 Rover and R750 Base Station.

 

Flannery Plant Hire marked the occasion by unveiling a specially commissioned machine featuring a Remembrance Day themed livery. This tribute served as a powerful reminder of service personnel’s contributions both past and present.

 

“The OSH event demonstrates our commitment to supporting armed forces personnel transitioning to civilian roles,” added Parsons. “The skills and experience that service personnel bring to the construction industry are invaluable, and we’re proud to play a part in showcasing the career opportunities available to them.”

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Data Doomsday

World heading towards a “data doomsday” as demand outstrips energy supply

New research by Loughborough University warns that global renewable electricity supply will be unable to meet the surging demand from digital data by 2025.

In a new paper, published in Energy Policy, Loughborough Business School academics Dr Vitor Castro and Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson present econometric models showing the world’s current trajectory towards a “data doomsday”.

Their research also forecasts that, based on current energy projections, global electricity supply will be unable to meet the surging demand from digital data within the next decade. Startlingly, if data consumption continues unabated, electricity demand driven by data could exceed global electricity production by 2033.

Digital data is generated by humans in every corner of the world and the creation and consumption of digital data is growing rapidly. Data centres alone consume more power than the entire UK and are estimated to contain 65% dark data – digital knowledge assets that are used once and then forgotten about.

The University’s Digital Decarb Design Group is calling for urgent action to address the environmental challenges posed by unchecked digital data growth.

Speaking about their latest findings, Dr Castro said:

“Our research underlines the need for a data-centric sustainability approach across all supply chains, sectors, industries, and nations. Such measures are crucial to increase efficiency, cut energy usage, and transition towards a decarbonised digital ecosystem, thereby supporting the global pursuit of a sustainable, net-zero future.

“This isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a societal imperative. We must shift from consumption-driven growth to sustainable practices that align digital advancements with ecological limits.”

The team’s forecast serves as a rallying call for policymakers, industry leaders, and the broader digital ecosystem to take immediate action, fostering policies that champion energy efficiency, reduced data waste, and a shift towards a greener digital infrastructure.

The paper, Digital Data Demand and Renewable Energy Limits: Forecasting the Impacts on Global Electricity Supply and Sustainability, is published by Energy Policy.

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The £20bn ‘Pathway to 2030’

A new collaboration center that will bring together around 80 green energy workers contributing to the delivery of a series of subsea electricity transmission links between Scotland and England has been officially opened in Glasgow, Scotland.

L-R: Rob McDonald, SSEN Transmission MD, Carl Trowell, National Grid Electricity Transmission’s President for UK Strategic Infrastructure, and Martin Rhodes, MP for Glasgow North. Source: SSEN Transmission

The Eastern Green Link (EGL) Collaboration Centre will bring together employees from the SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission joint venture (JV), as well as the supply chain partners they have appointed, to deliver the EGL series of electricity transmission subsea superhighways, starting with EGL2, whose construction began in September.

“EGL2 and EGL3 are two crucial projects that we’re working to deliver at SSEN Transmission as part of our £20bn ‘Pathway to 2030’ investment programme to help achieve the energy security and net zero goals of Scotland and the UK,” said Rob McDonald, SSEN Transmission’s Managing Director.

“Having a dedicated office space in the centre of Glasgow for the EGL pipeline of subsea projects will see the central belt, as well as the north and north east of Scotland, benefitting economically from the delivery of this crucial new infrastructure.”

Opened by Glasgow North MP, Martin Rhodes, today, November 8, the facility includes a Performance Centre which makes use of cutting-edge technology to drive performance, a dedicated area for supply chain partners to collaborate, and a space where both transmission operators can come together.

“This collaboration centre is National Grid’s first bricks and mortar presence in Glasgow, and we are pleased to also be increasing our presence across our other joint ventures in Scotland due to the size and scale of our projects,” said Carl Trowell, National Grid Electricity Transmission’s President for UK Strategic Infrastructure.

“National Grid is investing £30bn in the UK over the next five years; a transformational step up in clean energy infrastructure investment, unprecedented in its scale and ambition. This investment is a stimulus for economic growth and will support 55,000 more UK jobs by the end of the decade, while also accelerating the decarbonisation of the energy system for the digital, electrified economies of the future.”

Source: Offshore Energy

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World Building of the year 2024

(Images fjcstudio)

A humble suburban school in Australia has fended off competition from skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be named World Building of the Year 2024.

Darlington Public School, in the Sydney suburb of Chippendale, beat more than 220 other shortlisted designs to win the coveted annual prize at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore on Friday.

Opened last fall, the project combines an angular brick campus building, featuring a distinctive “sawtooth” roof, with landscaped outdoor spaces, including a large basketball court and a community garden. Softly curved metal screens surround a series of open-air terraces, allowing daylight to filter in while protecting students’ privacy.

The school had long been on the south Sydney site, though the old 1970s building was no longer fit for purpose, according to fjcstudio, the design firm behind the project. The Sydney-based architects said their new design had “radically transformed” the school to offer “new and contemporary learning environments,” though the project was intended to “capture the spirit” of the original campus.

Housing a preschool, kindergarten and primary school, the new campus will be able accommodate more than 500 students, according to the school’s website. A two-stage building process meant classes were able to continue throughout construction.

In its project description, fjcstudio said Darlington Public School had “strong connections to Aboriginal people.” The design firm said it helped preserve this cultural heritage by putting indigenous art in the school hall, entrance reception and classrooms. Aboriginal murals that had been painted on the old school’s walls were meanwhile reproduced in the new building’s cladding.

Speaking after Friday’s announcement, Alessandro Rossi, associate at fjcstudio, said:

“It’s very humbling given the modest scale of the building — it’s a little school project, so to have won against all the other big projects at WAF is a testament to the client and the community engagement that helped drive the design process. The real winners are the children who will spend time in the building — a place of enrichment for many years to come.”

 

Sydney-based architecture firm fjcstudio said the new design had “radically transformed” the school to offer “new and contemporary learning environments.”

This year marked the 17th edition of WAF, which divides its awards into 18 categories, spanning sport, transportation, health and housing. The World Building of the Year was selected from the winners of each category, as chosen by a panel of 175 festival delegates. Other projects in contention for the top prize included the National Star Observatory of Cyprus, a Polish bus station and a solar power plant in Turkey.

Friday’s result marks the second consecutive year that the WAF judges opted for an educational building, with a serene boarding school in China taking last year’s title. Darlington Public School is also the second Sydney building to win in the past three years, after Quay Quarter Tower — dubbed the world’s first “upcycled” skyscraper for retaining two-thirds of an old high-rise on the site — won in 2022.

Other recent winners include a housing complex for senior citizens in Singapore and a waste-to-energy power plant with a rooftop ski slope in Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

Source: CNN

 

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FMB: Challenges for small building companies

Small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey Q3 2024, from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB commented: “The FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey for Q3 20024 reveals a challenging economic climate for small building companies across the UK with 32% of FMB members reporting falling workloads over the past quarter. Enquiries are also down, as is employment, with over a third of members struggling to recruit bricklayers and carpenters. What is concerning is that the poor numbers reported by builders seem to be here to stay as they have been a constant throughout 2024. The last time such a negative trend was reported was in the years following the financial crisis of 2008.”

Berry concluded: “The Government missed a key opportunity in the October Budget to announce serious funding to tackle the skills crisis in Britain while tax rises, such as the increase to employers’ National Insurance contributions, creates additional barriers with firms already struggling to recruit staff. The Government needs to prioritise boosting construction skills if it is serious about having a high-quality construction industry capable of delivering the ambitious housebuilding targets it has set out.”

The FMB State of Trade Survey for Q3 2024 found:

Market conditions

  • Workloads are down 7% on the previous quarter.
    • 32% of members reported a decline in workloads, with 41% seeing no change.
  • Enquiries are down 3% on Q2 of 2024
  • Employment over Q3 of 2024 has declined once again, seeing a 4% on the second quarter.
    • The most common type of work for an FMB member were renovations and major works

Skills

  • 23% of members reported a decrease in the number of employees, which is similar to Q2 (24%) but lower than Q1 2024 (28%)
  • 35% of members are struggling to hire carpenters, down from 41% in Q2 2024
  • 28% are struggling to hire bricklayers, down slightly from 29% in the previous quarter.
  • Difficulties in recruiting general labourers have substantially increased according to 34% of members, up from 26% in Q2 2024. Challenges hiring roofers have increased from 13% to 16%, and painters and decorators from 11% to 13%
  • 38% of members have reported shortage of skilled tradespeople has resulted in job delays.

Changes in prices and costs

  • Approximately 65% of members indicated that rising costs led to higher prices for their services, a slight decrease from 67% in Q2 2024
  • 54% of members who experienced rising costs reported lower-than-expected business profits or financial losses, a slight increase from 52% in the previous quarter.
  • 26% of respondents said that cost pressures have caused them to restrict their recruitment plans, a slight increase from 22% in Q2 2024. Around 10% revealed that their business viability was compromised, putting them at risk of closure.

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EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS – Zero Hours and Construction

The construction industry is raising concerns about a government’s plan to replace zero-hours contracts with guaranteed hours. Under the proposed Employment Rights Bill, employers would need to offer guaranteed-hour contracts to zero-hours workers after a typical 12-week period. Industry leaders are warning this could drive up costs in a sector reliant on flexible labour for project demands and seasonal peaks. We’ll hear from a sector expert advising employers on this issue.

It was in September when, as Sky News reported at the time, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds informed business leaders and unions in a private meeting that new legislation could oblige employers to offer zero-hours staff a regular contract with guaranteed hours after 12 weeks. That change has been confirmed with its appearance in the Employment Rights Bill.

Business groups, including the CBI who were at the meeting, have also expressed concerns about the potential impact of the changes on sectors like construction which rely heavily on flexible staffing. They point out that limiting zero-hours contracts could impact job growth, investment, and productivity if not carefully managed and they advocate a more balanced approach that considers the nuanced needs of both workers and businesses. They warn the government to weigh carefully the ‘unintended consequences’ on business operations and the potential for increased costs. In particular, they highlight the potential for an increased administrative burden as firms adjust their staffing models and manage compensation for cancelled or rescheduled shifts. The say ‘firms will face a significant challenge in balancing the industry’s inherent need for agility to manage variable project demands and client needs.’

So how big a deal is this for the sector? Earlier I spoke to Stuart Neilson who joined me by video-link from Glasgow:

Stuart Neilson:

“I think it is a big issue. I think the problem from what I’ve seen of the legislation at the moment, and remember we’ve got the primary legislation and then there is a lot of the detail that’s going to follow in regulations which we don’t have yet so we don’t quite know the full picture, but what we do know at the moment is that, in essence, what the government are proposing is a system whereby those who are what we currently call ‘zero hours employees’, and also employees who might be on low hours – again we don’t know what they mean by that but it could be people who are maybe on under 10 hours a week, 12 hours a week, we just don’t know. If you’re a zero hours employee, or a low hours employee, there will be an ability, or a requirement on the employer, to offer you, effectively, a guaranteed number of hours after a 12-week period. Again, we think it’s 12 weeks, it could be a different reference period based on the number of hours you’ve actually worked in that period. So what you effectively build in is you build a ratchet in whereby people will get some guaranteed level of hours, but it only goes up and it only goes in one direction. So I think our concern is where’s the flexibility in the ability to ramp down in that type of situation. Again, we don’t know the full details, we don’t know if there will be some mechanism whereby there might be some flexibility built in. I think there’s some talk of flexibility in relation to seasonal workers, but I’m not sure that within the infrastructure sector you would really have people who would qualify as seasonal workers. I think that’s more aimed at things like farming, for example, or the tourist or hospitality sector. So it is a problem. I think one potential solution might be that there will be a greater use of agency workers going forwards. Again, the government have suggested they’re going to be looking at whether they regulate agency workers in a similar way. I personally think that’s going to be quite a difficult thing for them to achieve, so whether they actually do that or not I don’t know, but I think that this certainly poses a particular challenge for the infrastructure sector, as you say, in the ability to not just ramp up, but ramp down.”

As it’s one of the biggest changes in the Employment Rights Bill for construction, Stuart and his team are already advising clients on coping strategies, such as reviewing staffing models, adjusting project planning, and potentially increasing agency worker use. If you need support, contact Stuart – his details are on screen – or reach out to your usual Pinsent Masons adviser.

 

Source: Pinsent Masons

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