Tag: proposes
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Bill proposes new visa, a potential boon to construction staffing
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Legislation reintroduced to Congress last month could help construction employers desperate for a reprieve from the labor shortage while also addressing immigration reform. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stepped up raids on jobsites, arresting unauthorized workers…
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Sadiq Khan proposes building on London’s green belt
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a shift in policy to “actively explore” building homes on parts of London’s green belt to tackle the capital’s worsening housing crisis. The move comes alongside a warning that City Hall may intervene if boroughs fail to accelerate planning permission for new developments. Sir Khan says current green belt restrictions…
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Review proposes CITB and ECITB merger
1. Intervention is still needed in both sectors due to ongoing market failure. 2. Retain and repurpose the levy-grant system. 3. Construction and engineering construction sectors face common strategic workforce challenges. 4. Strategic focus is required on safeguarding industry capacity and capability. 5. Need to refocus on whole workforce skills and not just new entrants.…