Rebuilding of the economic success of the UK
Nicky Rogers - Master Builder Editor
So, we now have a coalition Government but we still don’t know what the construction industry and small businesses might expect.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of this country and whatever happens, we must have stability to ensure economic recovery and growth. Recent research carried out on behalf of the Forum of Private Business found that almost three quarters (70 percent) of small business owners were already finding it difficult to plan for the rest of this year even before the election result.
The FMB’s policy programme (Building for Success: A Programme for the 2010 Parliament) is focused on three key themes to help the UK weather the current economic storm and create the conditions for long term success. First, is the need to improve and develop the skills base in the construction sector; secondly, the need for a series of measures to promote a greener more sustainable built environment; and thirdly, the need to create an environment in which small building fims can thrive and prosper and play their part in rebuilding the economic success of the UK.
One More thing
I spent an eye-opening day recently at the Leeds College of Building. It’s the only specialist further education construction college in the country and caters for around 10,000 students. I’d done a bit of research before I went and read about the courses students can take, but nothing prepared me for the bright-eyed enthusiasm of students and tutors alike. A full report will appear in the next issue of Master Builder.
And another thing...
FMB partner, Hilti, is running customer open days on 16 and 17 June from 7.00am to 6.00pm at all 21 of their Hilti Centres, nationwide. These open days will provide visitors with a number of opportunities, ranging from top performance tools in all voltages, ex-demonstration tools at reduced prices, as well as the Hilti Scrappage Scheme. There will be food and refreshments, along with Hilti free gifts that are available with certain purchases during these events only. You even get the chance to get hands-on with the tools and ‘try before you buy’.
Find out where your nearest Hilti Centre is at www.hilti.co.uk/hilticentre or call Hilti Customer Services on 0800 886 100
