The Construction Leadership Council is asking all employers to play their part in recruiting those struggling to find work due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is calling for employers to advertise apprenticeship roles via government websites including the National Apprenticeship Service so that they are easy to find for anyone looking to join the sector. The call forms part of the CLC’s skills plan, which will be published next month.
PAS 9980 (2026) and supporting guidance Published
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a revised edition of the code of practice for fire risk appraisals of external walls (FRAEWs), the PAS 9980.
16 September 2026
