CITB’s Post

CITB are giving construction companies, who have been affected by passing on the levy, a voice to speak up with their ‘report anonymously’ survey. 🏗️ Passing on the Levy is a practice where employers, registered by CITB, deduct amounts from payments made to their subcontractors, calling it ‘a deduction for CITB Levy’, or ‘amounts in respect of CITB Levy’ or similar. These deductions are sometimes made without the subcontractor's knowledge or consent. 💰 The CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) has issued a statement disapproving of the practice of passing on the levy and is taking action to stop it. They have introduced the ‘report anonymously’ form as a way to feedback on where the levy is being passed on from. Read the statement and learn more… 👉 https://lnkd.in/et3Jui7m #construction #citb #industrynews #citblevy

🚨 CONTRACTOR MEMBERS - THERE’S STILL TIME (JUST) TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE CITB LEVY! Ahead of the Consensus process in spring 2025, CITB is hosting their last few webinars THIS MONTH, to outline its draft proposals for the Levy arrangements for 2026 - 2029. During the webinars you will be able to share your thoughts on the draft proposals, and your feedback will be used to inform the development of the final Levy Order Proposals.   We encourage you to sign up to a webinar here 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/ef5v-RVn Please share this link with your industry colleagues and encourage those that are CITB registered and likely to pay the levy to sign up. Please note that you will need your CITB registration number to sign up. #citblevy #roofing #waterproofing #haveyoursay #construction #LRWA #contractors 

Prompt Payment Legislation exemptions concerns industry: Over the past several years, the Alberta Construction Association has worked closely with the Government of Alberta in developing the Prompt Pay Construction Lien Act (PPCLA). This legislation was developed within the construction industry in response to chronic problems due to increasing delays in payment for work properly performed and invoiced. GC’s, Trades, and suppliers often wait 70 to 90 days or more to get paid – well past expiry of current lien rights. Such payment delays on public & private projects are detrimental to the financial health of firms by restricting cash flow and effectively adding financing costs to projects. ACA and its partners were supportive of the changes made by the Alberta government as a step in the right direction. Since then, there have been changes to the legislation to exempt projects from the PPCLA. After hearing about the potential changes in the summer/fall of 2023, ACA wrote the Government of Alberta outlining our concerns with exempting projects from prompt pay legislative provisions under the PPCLA. ACA believes that our concerns remain valid to this day, namely, that exemptions effectively force the entire Alberta supply chain to finance these projects. This circumstance led to the introduction of the PPCLA in the first place. Despite our continuing concerns, exemptions to the PPCLA are now in effect. The ACA appreciates its strong working relationship with the Alberta government. However, there are concerns amongst many of our members regarding exemptions to the legislation. follow the link to view the full release: https://lnkd.in/gfqmSAGj #albertaconstruction #constructionindustry #albertabusiness Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

📣 Should you be paying into the Construction Levy? Our latest blog post goes into this question, providing clarity on legal requirements and dispelling common myths. 🔗 Read our blog on our website: https://buff.ly/4ev2TU6 Learn About: 🔍 What is the Levy: Understanding the basics and legal background 📚 Does the CITB Levy apply to your business: Key criteria and definitions 💰 How much will you pay: Breakdown of rates and exemptions 💡 Purpose of the CITB Levy: Supporting a skilled and competent workforce Get informed on how the CITB Levy affects your business and discover the benefits it can bring. Ensure compliance and make the most of available grants and training opportunities. Contact us: 📞 0121 240 0375 📧 info@pglmidlands.com #CITBLevy #ConstructionIndustry #WorkforceTraining #Compliance #PGLMidlands #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConstructionSkills #IndustrySupport

📰 News: Passing on the Levy ⭐️ CITB opposes the practice of construction firms passing the Levy cost to subcontractors. The Levy funds skills development and is legally the responsibility of the assessed employer. 👉 Read the full statement here: https://buff.ly/3BjB2qK 💡 Help build a fairer industry by reporting any unauthorized Levy deductions. Together, we can ensure equitable practices in construction!

Learn more about tendering and be empowered in the tendering sphere How it works: You sign up for the HTT campaign Learn how to tender Be equipped with information Bid for tenders and start the game If you are interested, you can sign up here https://lnkd.in/gzgpTzi5 #HTT #TPF #POFunding

New Bid Limits Under UPCCAA Set for 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, public project bid limits will increase under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA), thanks to the signing of AB 2192. This legislation not only raises bid thresholds for public agencies but also expands the Commission's oversight and enforcement authority. Learn how these changes could impact your agency’s public projects. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gPKiAgY5 #UPCCAA #ConstructionLaw #Bidding #LozanoSmith #LegalUpdate

Learn more about tendering and be empowered in the tendering sphere How it works: You sign up for the HTT campaign Learn how to tender Be equipped with information Bid for tenders and start the game If you are interested, you can sign up here https://lnkd.in/gzgpTzi5 #HTT #TPF #POFunding

Phase Engineering, LLC plays a vital role in helping clients secure tax credits through the TDHCA Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Program, which incentivizes private investment in affordable rental housing development and preservation. By conducting Environmental Site Assessments, Scope and Cost Reviews, Appraisals, and Market Analyses, Phase Engineering ensures compliance with regulatory requirements necessary to qualify for these credits. In the competitive 9% Housing Tax Credit round, they guide clients through the process, ensuring projects meet TDHCA’s environmental standards. With a focus on affordability and sustainability, Phase Engineering ensures that applications align with the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and meet criteria for scoring within the Regional Allocation Formula (RAF). #housingtaxcredit #HTC #TDHCA #duediligence #ESA #affordablehousing #scopeandcost #SCR #environmental #phaseone #regulatory #compliance

“As many legal practitioners will have found since the commencement of the PPSA at midnight on 30 January 2012, the PPSA is a convoluted and tangled web of statutory provisions….” McGrath J That’s my experience………….so no great insights from me on last week’s decision of: In the matter of MacDonald Contracting Australia Pty Ltd (in liquidation) [2024] NSWSC 729 However, with an increasing proportion of insolvencies being related to the construction industry, understanding the PPSA is becoming increasingly important for those connected to the industry. From my perspective, this is a useful decision with regard to the: ⬬ manner in which a pre PPSA fixed and floating charge migrated to the PPS Register; ⬬ way in which transitional provisions of the PPSA operate; ⬬ characterisation of the security interest as both a “transitional security interest” and a “migrated security interest” under the PPSA; and ⬬ conclusion as to its perfected status. If any insolvency practitioners want to add some more illuminating commentary in the comments, I for one would definitely be wiser! #ConstructionIndustry #Construction #Insolvency #ConstructionInsolvency #ConstructionLaw