PIB Contractors’ Post

Blog update | In today's blog post, we reflect back over the festive period, at the challenges faced by our hard-working customers in the construction trade. Construction workers, we salute you! 👷🏻♀️👷🏽♂️🏗️👇🏽

The momentum in new homes continues with construction commencing on over 54,500 new homes in the first eleven months of this year – that’s 84% more than the same period last year. The news comes as the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage today publishes its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices (residential construction starts) for November 2024. There were 1,318 homes commenced in November 2024. For the first eleven months of 2024 (January – November), 54,574 homes were commenced – in other words, an average 235 new homes were commenced every working day this year to the end of November. Of the 1,318 homes commenced in November 2024, 48% are scheme dwellings, 19% are apartments and 33% are for one-off units. You can access the latest data on the number of homes commenced (with full data on a national level and by local authority from 2014 to November 2024) at: https://lnkd.in/eqYCs3Zy

The "Deemed to Satisfy" provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) are crushing innovation in the building and construction industry. In doing so, they make housing more expensive than it needs to be. They allow developers and volume builders to get away with the incessant urban sprawl of ticky-tacky brick veneer houses. The NCC is a great concept, ruined by the "Deemed to Satisfy" provisions, which simply don't keep up with advances in construction methods and practices from around the world.

The "Deemed to Satisfy" provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) are crushing innovation in the building and construction industry. In doing so, they make housing more expensive than it needs to be. They allow developers and volume builders to get away with the incessant urban sprawl of ticky-tacky brick veneer houses. The NCC is a great concept, ruined by the "Deemed to Satisfy" provisions, which simply don't keep up with advances in construction methods and practices from around the world.

SC accepts Sec. 17(5)(d) argument of assessee in Safari Retreats case Hon’ble SC rejected contention of department and accepted contentions of the assessee whereby it has claimed ITC of GST paid on building construction, in facts where renting of building was taxable. Further, Sec. 17(5)(d) held to be intra vires. SC held that if construction of a building is essential for supplying services such as renting out it could fall into the "plant" exception to section 17(5)(d) of CGST Act which provides that ITC cannot be claimed for construction material for immovable property construction

Is modular construction the future of the UK built environment? 🔎 With its cost effective, convenient, and eco-friendly approach, modular construction is reshaping the way we build. This process involves off-site prefabrication of building sections under controlled factory conditions, ready for quick and efficient on site assembly. Already widely used in sectors like education, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial, it’s clear that modular construction is here to stay 👷🏻♀️ Want to learn more? Click here: https://bit.ly/42wS6oG

In the ever-evolving landscape of home improvement and construction, the plumbing industry stands as a pillar of excellence, with Victorian tradesmen at the forefront. The latest report from the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) paints a picture of an industry that is not only thriving but also setting new standards for professionalism and compliance. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/gwqnuTdd

Under One Roof Scotland has partnered with Mill Architects Ltd to strengthen solicitors’ knowledge around issues raised by tenement flat owners related to common building repairs, maintenance and retrofit.

The DailyMail.com has run an exclusive with Fix Radio discussing the construction industry's skills shortage. This is a MAJOR issue which isn't an easy fix. I'm hoping over next few years Fix Radio could be part of the solution to this challenge by: 👉 Inspiring people to join the trade. We have 15 of the most talented tradespeople in the UK as presenters on Fix Radio. Via their shows and their voices my hope is people will see and understand how great it is to work in this community. 👉 Via financial giving from the Fix Radio Foundation investing in the next generation of workers. Encouraging more youngsters into the trade could be a big part of solving this challenge. 👉 Via raising awareness and speaking about issues affecting the community like tool theft/mental health. These issues might be preventing people from wanting to join! I'm hoping we can make a difference and work with others who share this ambition 💪