What the CICV is doing
On this page you’ll find the latest news from the CICV, plus relevant updates from member bodies.
- Organisers hail ‘massive success’ of CICV’s third Green Home FestivalThe CICV is celebrating the success of its third Green Home Festival, which saw record audiences attend a week of shows about sustainability and low-carbon living. Held in Charlotte Square Gardens as part of the official… Read more: Organisers hail ‘massive success’ of CICV’s third Green Home Festival
- Minister for Climate Action Dr Allan set to open the CICV’s third Green Home FestivalScotland’s third Green Home Festival is set to be launched by Scottish Government minister Dr Alasdair Allan, who will open the week-long series of shows delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland reach net zero… Read more: Minister for Climate Action Dr Allan set to open the CICV’s third Green Home Festival
- CICV responds to Scottish Government announcement to end solar PV fundingConcerns over impact of funding cuts on consumer and market confidence In response to the Scottish Government’s decision to discontinue funding for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage under the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan… Read more: CICV responds to Scottish Government announcement to end solar PV funding
- CICV survey finds 59% of homeowners lack knowledge to choose heat pumpsCICV’s third Green Home Festival aims to bridge information divide with expert-led sessions and demonstrations A new survey from the CICV has uncovered a significant knowledge gap among UK homeowners regarding renewable heating technologies. Alarmingly, 59%… Read more: CICV survey finds 59% of homeowners lack knowledge to choose heat pumps
- MSP Ivan McKee is special guest as CICV holds first in-person meeting in 4 yearsAfter four years of virtual collaboration, the CICV finally held its inaugural in-person meeting this week, bringing together representatives from many of its 29 member organisations for the first time. More than 20 delegates from across… Read more: MSP Ivan McKee is special guest as CICV holds first in-person meeting in 4 years
- CICV launches contract management video guidesThe CICV has continued its pipeline of essential commercial advice with the release of a new YouTube playlist entitled Effective Contract Management in Construction. Derived from the CICV Best Practice Guide, the series of seven panel… Read more: CICV launches contract management video guides
- TICA becomes 29th member of CICVThe CICV has welcomed the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) as the 29th member of the influential coalition of trade and professional bodies.
- CICV backs new Transformation Action Plan unveiled by CLFThe CICV has welcomed a dynamic new Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector that has been unveiled by the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). The collaboration between government and industry launched the plan at a… Read more: CICV backs new Transformation Action Plan unveiled by CLF
- Surveys reveals deep-rooted payment challenges in Scottish construction sectorA new survey conducted by the CICV has found that Scottish construction businesses continue to struggle with late payments, payment reductions and unresolved disputes. Despite government and industry efforts to address financial challenges in the sector,… Read more: Surveys reveals deep-rooted payment challenges in Scottish construction sector
- CICV: Clearer messaging needed to help public navigate net zero journeyScotland’s second Green Home Festival has been hailed another resounding success – but its organisers have also insisted that government and industry must work closer together to deliver clearer guidance and “myth-bust” the misinformation around low-carbon… Read more: CICV: Clearer messaging needed to help public navigate net zero journey
- Minister tells festival launch: Climate change is ‘defining issue of our time’Climate change is the “defining issue of our time” and we all have a role to play to ensure we successfully transition to net zero in Scotland. That was the message from Minister of Housing Paul… Read more: Minister tells festival launch: Climate change is ‘defining issue of our time’
- Groups urged to discover how churches can be resurrected at FestivalReligious and community groups are being urged to attend the CICV’s upcoming Green Home Festival and discover how Scotland’s abandoned churches can be transformed into energy efficient social housing that benefits whole communities. In Bringing Churches Back… Read more: Groups urged to discover how churches can be resurrected at Festival
- Housing Minister Paul McLennan set to open Green Home FestivalThe second Green Home Festival is set to be launched by Scottish Government minister Paul McLennan, who has agreed to kick off the week-long series of shows delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become… Read more: Housing Minister Paul McLennan set to open Green Home Festival
- CICV: Poll shows there is “appetite for change” among homeownersAs it prepares to host the upcoming Green Home Festival, the CICV says that the results of a recent survey show that there is “very real appetite for change” among Scottish homeowners looking to make their… Read more: CICV: Poll shows there is “appetite for change” among homeowners
- CICV says industry ‘needs to be brave’ about new green technologyAs the organisers of this year’s Green Home Festival, the CICV is urging homeowners and the construction industry to “be brave” and embrace innovations like microwave heating to help build a more sustainable future and meet… Read more: CICV says industry ‘needs to be brave’ about new green technology
- Public urged to embrace heat pumps at Festival as new poll reveals hesitancy over take-upHomeowners are being urged to overcome their resistance to heat pumps at the upcoming Green Home Festival after a new poll revealed that there continues to be considerable public reluctance to sustainable heating alternatives. Despite their… Read more: Public urged to embrace heat pumps at Festival as new poll reveals hesitancy over take-up
- TV Anna set to cook up a storm in CICV kitchen showTV presenter and award-winning designer Anna Campbell-Jones will be the star guest at this year’s Green Home Festival, which starts in 50 days as part of the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The co-host and judge of… Read more: TV Anna set to cook up a storm in CICV kitchen show
- First shows confirmed and tickets now available for Green Home FestivalThe first four shows have been confirmed for the 2023 Green Home Festival, with tickets now available for the free week-long event in Edinburgh.
- National Association of Shopfitters welcomed as latest CICV memberThe Construction Industry Collective Voice has welcomed the National Association of Shopfitters as its 29th member
- CICV praises industry for embracing payment campaign, but says more work needs to be doneThe CICV has praised the industry for embracing its drive to improve payments and cashflow – and says the positive response to its recent campaign demonstrates that there is a real appetite for change across the sector.
- CICV offers Best Practice Guide and webinar to help with cashflowThe CICV has followed up the results of its recent payments survey by issuing a new Best Practice Guide to help contractors and sub-contractors improve cashflow and prevent costly and damaging disputes.
- Industry still blighted by serious payment issues, CICV survey revealsConstruction businesses in Scotland are still suffering the scourge of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, a new survey by the CICV has revealed. Some 68% of respondents to our poll said their payment terms… Read more: Industry still blighted by serious payment issues, CICV survey reveals
- Topics revealed for Green Home Festival 2023Building greener kitchens, accessing renewable funding and preventing heat loss through windows and doors are among the main events being planned for this year’s Green Home Festival, organisers have revealed. Air source heat pumps, effective insulation… Read more: Topics revealed for Green Home Festival 2023
- CICV launches major payment and cashflow surveyTHE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has launched a new survey to help establish an overview of the current state of payments and cashflow in the Scottish construction industry. Created by the CICV’s Pipeline & Commercial… Read more: CICV launches major payment and cashflow survey
- CICV chair Alan says ‘quick wins’ are essential for Accord to succeedCICV chair Alan Wilson says the new Scottish Construction Accord needs some “quick wins” to maximise industry engagement and convince the wider sector of its value. Launched last month by Scotland’s public sector and construction industry,… Read more: CICV chair Alan says ‘quick wins’ are essential for Accord to succeed
- CICV members invited to exclusive commercial EV open dayCICV members are being invited to an exclusive electric vehicle (EV) open day to help them find out more about the transport of tomorrow and how it could help their business. Representatives from member organisations can… Read more: CICV members invited to exclusive commercial EV open day
- CICV: Industry must pull together to make new Accord workThe CICV has welcomed the launch of the new Scottish Construction Accord – but has also urged all elements of the construction industry to embrace it and work together to make it effective. Launched last week… Read more: CICV: Industry must pull together to make new Accord work
- Organisers hail success of first CICV Green Home FestivalScotland’s first-ever Green Home Festival has been hailed as a resounding success, with organisers already planning next year’s event to cater for the growing interest in low-carbon construction and sustainable living. More than 350 delegates signed… Read more: Organisers hail success of first CICV Green Home Festival
- Construction industry urged to book Festival ticketsConstruction professionals wanting to learn more about renewables technology and innovation have been urged to secure their tickets for the upcoming Green Home Festival, which starts a week today at part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe The clock… Read more: Construction industry urged to book Festival tickets
- Patrick Harvie to launch Green Home Festival at special ceremonyThe CICV’s week-long series of events delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation will be officially opened on Monday 8 August 2022 by Patrick Harvie as part of the Edinburgh… Read more: Patrick Harvie to launch Green Home Festival at special ceremony
- CICV calls on Scottish Government to intervene on timing of UKCA markThe CICV is calling on the Scottish Government to intervene and help address concerns raised by Scottish construction businesses over the introduction of the new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark. The unique alliance’s Post-Brexit and Trade… Read more: CICV calls on Scottish Government to intervene on timing of UKCA mark
- CICV: Rising costs reflect ongoing global turmoilThe CICV has reassured clients that ongoing price rises for projects are caused by global events not “profiteering” – and says any increases only reflect the spiralling costs that are affecting the whole construction industry. Clients… Read more: CICV: Rising costs reflect ongoing global turmoil
- Topics revealed for CICV’s first Green Home FestivalSustainable building materials, heat pump myth-busting and a tour of an energy efficient tenement will be among the shows at this year’s Green Home Festival, organisers have revealed. Alternative heat sources and exploring how we will… Read more: Topics revealed for CICV’s first Green Home Festival
- CICV welcomes RMAS as first new member of 2022The CICV this week welcomed another major organisation to its ranks as it continues to widen its scope and offer practical support and guidance for Scotland’s building sector. Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) is the latest… Read more: CICV welcomes RMAS as first new member of 2022
- Forum changes name to Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV)After nearly two years dedicated to steering the Scottish building sector through the worst crisis in its history, the Forum has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future.… Read more: Forum changes name to Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV)
- Forum members reveal their Christmas wish-list for 2022After a year in which the construction industry in Scotland moved from crisis to recovery and rebuilding, members of the CICV Forum are looking forward to 2022 in a positive frame of mind. Asked about their… Read more: Forum members reveal their Christmas wish-list for 2022
- Forum issues winter warning and insists industry must stay COVID smartAs Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the CICV Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns… Read more: Forum issues winter warning and insists industry must stay COVID smart
- Forum announces launch of new Green Home FestivalBuilding on the achievements of COP26, the CICV Forum has announced it will be holding a dedicated low-carbon homes festival in 2022, delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation. Running… Read more: Forum announces launch of new Green Home Festival
- Forum’s work recognised by MSPs in Scottish Parliament motionMembers of the Scottish Parliament from all the main parties have paid a remarkable tribute to the ongoing work of the CICV Forum as the unique collective continues to support the recovery of the country’s construction… Read more: Forum’s work recognised by MSPs in Scottish Parliament motion
- Forum urges businesses to sign up to local gift card schemeThe CICV Forum has thrown its weight behind the new Scotland Loves Local gift card campaign – and has urged businesses and the public to sign up and help support tradespeople in their area. Designed to… Read more: Forum urges businesses to sign up to local gift card scheme
- New video issues safety reminders as restrictions are relaxedThe CICV Forum has issued another in its series of engaging advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. The 90-second animation is the latest in a… Read more: New video issues safety reminders as restrictions are relaxed
- Forum issues new guidance and urges caution over easing of restrictionsAs Scotland moves towards further easing of restrictions, the CICV Forum has issued more timely guidance and sounded a cautionary note, urging the sector to keep its focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers… Read more: Forum issues new guidance and urges caution over easing of restrictions
- New Forum guide offers advice on professional indemnity insuranceIn its latest initiative as a major voice within the Scottish construction sector, the CICV Forum has unveiled a new guide to the crucial and increasingly complex issue of professional indemnity insurance (PII). The easy-to-understand downloadable… Read more: New Forum guide offers advice on professional indemnity insurance
- Forum welcomes new CLF Chair Ivan McKee and pledges continued supportThe CICV Forum has pledged its ongoing commitment to the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) and has warmly welcomed its new Chair, Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee. The Forum is now a key contributor to the… Read more: Forum welcomes new CLF Chair Ivan McKee and pledges continued support
- Candidates back industry regulation at special Forum hustingsRegulation of the construction industry is essential for a safer and more productive future, election hopefuls from Scotland’s main political parties told a special digital hustings hosted by the CICV Forum. The importance of skills and… Read more: Candidates back industry regulation at special Forum hustings
- Key industry figures reveal highlights as Forum marks its first anniversaryAfter marking the anniversary of its first-ever meeting, key members of the CICV Forum have revealed their personal highlights of working together for the ever-expanding collective. The unique collaboration of trade associations, professional bodies, companies and… Read more: Key industry figures reveal highlights as Forum marks its first anniversary
- Forum backs Minister’s call for VAT cut to boost economyThe CICV Forum has welcomed a call by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart for the reduction of VAT on repairs and maintenance. The industry collective has backed a letter which the Minister sent to the UK Secretary… Read more: Forum backs Minister’s call for VAT cut to boost economy
- Minister for Construction among proposals in Forum manifestoIn an unprecedented show of co-operation, commitment and collaboration, the construction industry in Scotland has come together to issue its first-ever manifesto detailing the crucial steps which need to be taken to secure a viable and… Read more: Minister for Construction among proposals in Forum manifesto
- Construction warned: Don’t take your foot off the gasScotland’s construction industry has been recognised for playing its part in the battle against COVID-19 – but has been warned not to take its “foot off the gas” after recent cases were reported on sites across… Read more: Construction warned: Don’t take your foot off the gas
- New economic report will help Forum assist with green recoveryThe CICV Forum has published an in-depth report aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in construction gives the highest economic returns to help support a green recovery. The report, carried out… Read more: New economic report will help Forum assist with green recovery
- Forum welcomes three more organisations as full membersAfter nearly a year of practical support and proactive guidance for Scotland’s building sector, the CICV Forum continues to attract new members, this week welcoming another three major organisations to its ranks. As widespread interest in… Read more: Forum welcomes three more organisations as full members
- Forum helps workers stay safe with new and updated guidanceThe CICV Forum has issued a suite of new essential guidance to help the construction sector’s operatives continue to work safely on essential projects during lockdown. The campaigning collective has made three revised advice documents available… Read more: Forum helps workers stay safe with new and updated guidance
- Essential construction work ‘can continue during lockdown’Essential construction work is being allowed to continue in Scotland, following the lockdown announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday 4 January. Specific rules have been given to tradespeople, governing what type of work can be carried… Read more: Essential construction work ‘can continue during lockdown’
- Forum backs calls for industry to ‘play its part’ during lockdownThe CICV Forum has echoed calls for the industry to “play its part” during lockdown and has urged workers to keep following vital health and safety guidance. The Forum has reminded contractors to observe new rules… Read more: Forum backs calls for industry to ‘play its part’ during lockdown
- Forum mask campaign urges greater safety during lockdownWith essential construction work set to continue during the latest lockdown, the CICV Forum is urging operatives to make a safe start to 2021 with a colourful new face mask campaign. The unique collective has launched… Read more: Forum mask campaign urges greater safety during lockdown
- Forum members reveal Christmas wishes for 2021Cooperation and collaboration, greater worker welfare and a top-to-bottom revolution of the construction sector are all top of the Christmas wish-list for members of the CICV Forum. With a year of massive and unprecedented upheaval drawing… Read more: Forum members reveal Christmas wishes for 2021
- Forum welcomes CICES and GGF as new membersAfter nine months of proactive support for Scotland’s building sector, the CICV Forum continues to attract new members, this week welcoming another two major organisations to its ranks. As widespread interest in its work remains undiminished,… Read more: Forum welcomes CICES and GGF as new members
- Becky scoops award for tireless health and safety workThe chair of the CICV Forum’s health and safety sub-group has received one of the building services industry’s top honours for her tireless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the sector’s workforce was able to… Read more: Becky scoops award for tireless health and safety work
- Minister joins Forum in urging sector to stay safe outside workHousing Minister Kevin Stewart has joined the CICV Forum to remind construction workers to stay COVID smart in their social lives and when travelling to and from jobs. Mr Stewart insisted it was “essential” for the… Read more: Minister joins Forum in urging sector to stay safe outside work
- Forum and CSIC launch new Be Covid Smart digital learning toolkitIn its latest initiative to help Scotland’s building sector get safely back to work, the CICV Forum has used cutting-edge technology to create a digital learning toolkit to promote best practice. Working closely with Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC),… Read more: Forum and CSIC launch new Be Covid Smart digital learning toolkit
- New travel animation helps keep sector moving safelyThe CICV Forum has released the latest in its series of engaging COVID-19 animations – this time offering essential advice on how workers should travel to and from work safely. Produced in response to sector feedback,… Read more: New travel animation helps keep sector moving safely
- Employment webinars will advise on redundancy and Job Support SchemeWith the effects of COVID-19 beginning to impact businesses across Scotland, the CICV Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other urgent employment issues. The UK Government’s new… Read more: Employment webinars will advise on redundancy and Job Support Scheme
- Forum repeats call for workers to stay safe in social lifeAs Scotland continues to battle a surge in the global pandemic, the CICV Forum has repeated its urgent call for industry workers to be COVID-19 smart in their social lives. The unique collective is once again… Read more: Forum repeats call for workers to stay safe in social life
- David joins expert panel for first Forum webinarA leading financial expert has joined the panel of experts offering advice on project bank accounts (PBAs) at the first CICV Forum commercial webinar. David Rennie, Relationship Director at the Royal Bank of Scotland, will play… Read more: David joins expert panel for first Forum webinar
- Industry urged to have its say in recovery planThe Scottish construction industry has been urged to have its say in the new draft recovery plan for the sector, launched last week by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). The plan, which has been created… Read more: Industry urged to have its say in recovery plan
- Forum secures £40,000 funding to identify investment areasIn yet another example of its innovative approach to stimulating and growing Scotland’s building sector, the CICV Forum has secured significant grant funding to help it explore the most fruitful avenues for expansion. The unique collective… Read more: Forum secures £40,000 funding to identify investment areas
- Webinars will help with essential commercial issuesThe CICV Forum is hosting a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on construction projects. Hosted by leading industry experts, and running fortnightly across six sessions from… Read more: Webinars will help with essential commercial issues
- Forum collaborates in creation of new CLF recovery planA draft recovery plan for the construction sector in Scotland has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), with input from members of the CICV Forum. The plan, which has been created collaboratively with… Read more: Forum collaborates in creation of new CLF recovery plan
- Forum receives CSIC funding for two innovation projectsTwo ground-breaking CICV Forum projects are among those being supported by Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) i-Con Innovation Challenge Fund, part of a support programme set up earlier in the year in response to Covid-19. With… Read more: Forum receives CSIC funding for two innovation projects
- Forum to host second health and safety webinarThe CICV Forum is to host another health and safety webinar, delivering invaluable updates and the latest developments to help the sector continue its safe recovery. The free online session will take place on Wednesday 26… Read more: Forum to host second health and safety webinar
- Animations remind public to let contractors work safelyThe CICV Forum has launched a colourful new social media campaign reminding the public to let construction workers do their jobs safely as Scotland strives to rebuild the sector. Released under the theme of #RebuildingTogether, the… Read more: Animations remind public to let contractors work safely
- 100th member and 50th piece of advice celebratedThe CICV Forum is celebrating a double milestone this week – welcoming its 100th individual member and releasing its 50th piece of guidance. The Forum’s Commercial sub-group has been joined by Bridget Lambert,Strategic Procurement Manager at… Read more: 100th member and 50th piece of advice celebrated
- New health and safety guidance helps careful return continueAs Scotland’s building sector continues its recovery, the CICV Forum has issued a raft of new health and safety guidance to help steer workers through the phased return. Seven new pieces of open source collateral have… Read more: New health and safety guidance helps careful return continue
- New campaign urges workers to stay safe in social life tooAs the easing of lockdown measures continues across Scotland, the CICV Forum has launched a new social media campaign urging construction workers to stay safe in their social lives. Using two engaging animations and free downloadable… Read more: New campaign urges workers to stay safe in social life too
- SBF becomes latest member to sign Conflict Avoidance PledgeLeading CICV Forum member the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has followed in other organisations’ footsteps by signing up to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge (CAP). A joint initiative by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Royal Institute of… Read more: SBF becomes latest member to sign Conflict Avoidance Pledge
- Forum proposes school action plan to help pupils return safelyThe CICV Forum has submitted a proposed building action plan to the Scottish Government which it claims would help reopen schools across the country and get children back to lessons safely. The campaigning collective has written… Read more: Forum proposes school action plan to help pupils return safely
- DHF join Forum as new Consultants sub-group createdThe CICV Forum has welcomed a new member to its ranks and also set up a specialist sub-group to gather and share expertise from some of Scotland’s leading consultants. Trade association DHF has become the latest… Read more: DHF join Forum as new Consultants sub-group created
- Animation puts workers in the picture about safe return to workIn another practical step to help the sector’s restart, the CICV Forum has released a short film outlining the key health and safety steps that all staff should take during the return to work. Entitled Working… Read more: Animation puts workers in the picture about safe return to work
- Forum welcomes move to Phase 2 of government route mapThe CICV Forum has welcomed further easing of restrictions to help get the sector in Scotland back to work – but insists health and safety and collaboration must continue to be at the heart of an… Read more: Forum welcomes move to Phase 2 of government route map
- Free signage pack helps employers and staff with safe returnAs the construction industry gears up for the next stage of its restart plan, the CICV Forum has once again stepped up by producing a pack of free signage to help with the safe return to… Read more: Free signage pack helps employers and staff with safe return
- Forum film embraced and adapted by other bodiesAn engaging animation by the CICV Forum has proved such a success that it has been adapted and released by a range of other major organisations across the UK and Europe. The short open source film,… Read more: Forum film embraced and adapted by other bodies
- Forum consultation extended to whole construction industryThe CICV Forum has extended its wide-ranging consultation on the future of the sector to the whole Scottish construction industry. Originally launched last week among the Forum’s 50 member organisations, all other parties are now invited… Read more: Forum consultation extended to whole construction industry
- Forum welcomes APS and SPRA as latest membersThe CICV Forum has welcomed two new member organisations to its ever-growing ranks as the unique collective continues to attract widespread interest in its work. The Association for Project Safety (APS) and Single Ply Roofing Association… Read more: Forum welcomes APS and SPRA as latest members
- Forum welcomes announcement of return to domestic workThe CICV Forum has warmly welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that domestic work will be included among the scope of construction work now permitted. The news has been eagerly awaited by all parts of the industry… Read more: Forum welcomes announcement of return to domestic work
- Forum asks: What kind of industry do we want in the future?The CICV Forum has launched a major consultation among its members to discover what stakeholders want for the Scottish construction industry after COVID-19 – and how to achieve it. With companies beginning a phased return to… Read more: Forum asks: What kind of industry do we want in the future?
- Latest advice helps companies preparing to unfurlough staffThe complex question of how to bring Scotland’s workforce safely off furlough and back to work is examined in detail in the latest guidance to be issued by the CICV Forum. With the Scottish Government authorising… Read more: Latest advice helps companies preparing to unfurlough staff
- New college safety guide helps apprentices preparing for returnAs Scotland’s colleges and training centres discuss reopening, the CICV Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe Compiled by Forum members the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB),… Read more: New college safety guide helps apprentices preparing for return
- Forum issues health and safety underpinning guidanceAs Scotland’s building sector emerges from prolonged shutdown, the CICV Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance to help steer companies through the crisis and back to work. The comprehensive 42-page document, Safe Return and… Read more: Forum issues health and safety underpinning guidance
- Cashflow webinar will offer invaluable payment adviceFollowing the resounding success of its first webinar, the CICV Forum is immediately staging a follow-up event as the sector begins its long-awaited return to work. The latest online webinar will take place on Wednesday 3… Read more: Cashflow webinar will offer invaluable payment advice
- Construction moves to Phase 1 of lockdownThe First Minister today (28 May) confirmed that Scotland will now move to Phase 1 of easing the COVID-19 lockdown. Further details are available here. In her latest announcement she confirmed that the construction sector will… Read more: Construction moves to Phase 1 of lockdown
- Phased return welcomed – but safety and collaboration is keyThe CICV Forum has welcomed the first tentative steps announced to get the sector in Scotland back to work – but insists health and safety and collaboration must be at the heart of the phased return.… Read more: Phased return welcomed – but safety and collaboration is key
- After lockdown, managing cashflow will be the real testQuarry boss Marcus Paine says he’s already looking at life after lockdown – but fears uncertainty over cashflow could leave many SMEs like his family business between a rock and a hard place. The businessman –… Read more: After lockdown, managing cashflow will be the real test
- Forum signs up to Conflict Avoidance PledgeThe CICV Forum has added its name to a growing campaign for more collaborative working by signing up to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge (CAP). A joint initiative by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Royal… Read more: Forum signs up to Conflict Avoidance Pledge
- Fast-track adjudication for low-value disputes welcomedThe CICV Forum has welcomed the launch of a new fast-track summary adjudication process for low-value disputes, complete with a capped adjudicator’s fee. As the economic effect of the Covid-19 impacts severely on the construction industry,… Read more: Fast-track adjudication for low-value disputes welcomed
- Signage helps contractors carrying out essential workThe CICV Forum has issued protective signage for key workers carrying out emergency and essential projects in another initiative to support the construction sector in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic. The posters and stickers, designed to… Read more: Signage helps contractors carrying out essential work
- Forum issues five-point plan to help contractorsThe CICV Forum has written to Holyrood urging the Government to adopt a five-point plan to assist contractors through the worst of the COVID-19 crisis. The collection of 23 trade and professional bodies has addressed its… Read more: Forum issues five-point plan to help contractors
- Infographic offers key to understanding essential workA new CICV Forum infographic aims to provide greater clarity over essential work and help the public understand exactly what construction projects key workers can carry out. The infographic was developed by the Forum after key… Read more: Infographic offers key to understanding essential work
- Momentum and membership rise as Forum support continuesThe reach of the CICV Forum continues to grow, with more organisations coming on board to help play their part in the recovery of the industry. A total of 78 individuals are now involved, representing 48… Read more: Momentum and membership rise as Forum support continues