Gray Gibson

1 week ago | nfrc.co.uk | Gray Gibson

The Government has launched a call for evidence seeking views evidence and experiences of applying for and accessing debt finance in the UK. The full call for evidence can be viewed here.

1 week ago | nfrc.co.uk | Gray Gibson

Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), contractors deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC has been investigating roofing businesses who have not been reporting the labour materials split accurately due to incorrect information from scaffolding subcontractors. HMRC’s outsourcing of this supervision can potentially cost your business hundreds of thousands of pounds if you are not aware of it.

3 weeks ago | nfrc.co.uk | Gray Gibson

The Welsh Government has launched its new Built Environment Dashboard through the Sell2Wales platform, which they will be using for public sector contract opportunities as part of the ‘Optimised Retrofit Programme’. The dashboard will be used to secure contractors and suppliers for public sector work in Wales, but you will only be eligible if you establish a profile for your business on Sell2Wales.

3 weeks ago | nfrc.co.uk | Gray Gibson

Over the past month, Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) from across the political spectrum have repeatedly highlighted the crucial role of roofing and traditional building skills in Scotland’s future and the problems facing our industry. The Skills Crisis Gordon MacDonald MSP (Edinburgh Pentlands, SNP) , including pioneering National 5 Creative Industries - Roof Slating courses.

3 weeks ago | nfrc.co.uk | Gray Gibson

The report marks a great step forward for understanding the quality and scope of data currently held by building owners across Scotland, which in turn offers clearer pathways to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in our existing building stock.