History and Formation of Build UK:
– Build UK was launched on 1 September 2015 after the merger of UKCG and NSCC.
– UKCG was established in January 2009, succeeding the Major Contractors Group and the National Contractors Federation.
– NSCC consisted of 32 specialist trade associations involved in planning, design, construction, refurbishment, and maintenance of the built environment.
Membership and Representation:
– Build UK has four categories of membership: Alliance, Clients, Contractors, and Trade Associations.
– Members include industry clients, main contractors, trade associations representing over 11,500 specialist contractors, and other organizations committed to industry collaboration.
– UKCG represented over 30 contractors operating in the UK.
– NSCC represented specialist trade organizations on the Strategic Forum for Construction.
Influence and Representation in the Construction Industry:
– Build UK claims to represent over 40% of UK construction.
– UKCG members accounted for £33 billion of construction turnover, around a third of the UK construction total output.
– UKCG represented contractors’ views on the Strategic Forum for Construction and worked closely with the CBI Construction Council.
– NSCC represented specialist trade organizations on the Strategic Forum for Construction.
Action Plan and Objectives:
– Build UK’s initial action plan focused on the image of construction, industry skills needs, effective pre-qualification, health and safety performance, and fair payment practices.
– Following Carillion’s liquidation in January 2018, Build UK aimed to reform the construction industry’s commercial model, addressing unfair contract terms, late payment, and retentions.
Recognition and Awards:
– The Worshipful Company of Constructors awarded Build UK the Royal Charter Award for Excellence in Construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Build_UK
Build UK is a representative organisation in the Construction industry of the United Kingdom. It was formed by the 2015 merger of the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) and the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC). Combining clients, main contractors, trade associations, and other organisations, it claims to represent over 40% of UK construction.
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| Type | Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Predecessors | National Specialist Contractors Council UK Contractors Group |
| Founded | September 2015 |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Key people | Suzannah Nichol Chief Executive Paul Cossell Chairman |
Number of employees | 14 |
| Website | builduk |
