New Deal cash hopes falter
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It may not be easy to qualify for advance payments under the UK Labour government's New Deal initiative aimed at returning the long-term unemployed back to work, according to industry officials. The scheme had initially offered an advance payment of about 1700 pounds sterling per worker, funded by windfall taxation of 3.5 billion pounds sterling. Construction firms will take on subsidized workers for 60 pounds sterling a week, in exchange for making up salary and offering training. Construction Industry Training Board Chief Peter Lobban will deal directly with the government on New Deal issues.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Skills shortages
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The UK construction industry is facing skilled labour shortages in specific locations, such as Manchester, South Wales and London. Firms are having problems employing joiners, plasters and bricklayers. Many young people are turning away from the construction industry, choosing jobs which are office based and have better job security. The Construction Industry Training Board suggests there will be an increased demand for skilled labour in 1999, to coincide with work commissioned for completion in 2000. Over 8,000 construction managers and 5,000 office staff will be needed by 1999.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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North hit by labour shortage
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The construction industry in north-west England is beginning to experience skills shortages. Demand for electricians, bricklayers, plumbers and joiners is exceeding supply, and quantity surveying firms are also finding it hard to recruit suitably qualified staff. The Construction Industry Training Board believes that smaller companies are benefitting from their direct labour sources, while larger contractors are having to rely more heavily on subcontracted labour.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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