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Guides, updates and expert advice on construction labour, compliance and workforce management in the UK.

Industry News2026-07-03· 4 min read

Eight Contractors, One Labour Pool: Inside National Grid's £640m Cable Framework

National Grid has appointed eight contractors to a £640m framework for 66kV and 132kV cable installation across four regions. The capital is committed. The carded workforce to deliver it is the harder question.

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Compliance & Tax2025-02-10· 7 min read

What Is CIS? A Complete Guide to the Construction Industry Scheme

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a HMRC tax deduction framework that affects every contractor and subcontractor working in the UK construction sector. Here's everything you need to know.

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