Daisie Barnett

Introducing CIOB’s Advisory Panels

Creating the link between construction and government.

Mental Health at the forefront…

Tackling modern slavery needs to remain a priority

The construction sector employs both skilled and unskilled workers, and migrants working on site and on short-term contarcts can be a target for modern slavery.

What is IR35 and how will that impact construction?

Changes to the way off-payroll works will be coming into force on 6 April 2021, and has the potential to significantly impact the UK construction industry. The off-payroll change, also known as IR35, will alter how contractors and consultants operate in the private sector and many clients are having to examine their policies to ensure they remain compliant. IR35 can be confusing and so this blog aims to shed some light on what it is, who exactly this will affect and how to ensure you are compliant. Some links to further reading are included at the end, should you wish to delve deeper.

Building towards better mental health in the construction industry

Since we launched our report, Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment, in May 2020, the CIOB and its policy and public affairs team have been busy campaigning to raise awareness of poor mental health in construction.

Election 2019 - what the manifestos might mean for the building and construction sector

The next general election is now just a week or so away. As the UK readies itself for its third general election since 2015, each of the main UK political parties are now in full campaign mode and have released their manifestos. We take a look at what they say about the built environment.

The VAT Reverse Charge - what is it and when is it coming into force?

Several industry groups have reported that companies are unprepared for the new change to VAT rules that were due to come into effect in October 2019. We now know the change will be delayed for 12 months and will start on 1 October 2020. So we're taking this opportunity to explain what it is and how to prepare.