AUDIO NEWS: 75% of industry don't about the Future Homes Standard and apprentice wins £7.5 million
Posted: Friday, January 17th, 2025
Three quarters of the building industry don't know how the Future Homes Standard will impact their business– that’s according to Trade Trades research from Jewson. The standard, which won’t pass into law until later this year, aims to reduce carbon emissions in new build homes by 75-to-80%. The survey found that of those aware of the upcoming legislation, nearly a third expected it to put financial pressure on their firm. And 18% expected they would have to invest in training to ensure they were compliant. Just 17% of respondents felt the Future Homes Standard presented an opportunity to enhance their reputation. --- The National Federation of Builders (NFB) in partnership with CITB has launched an initiative to boost understanding of neurodiversity in the industry. Research by the trade body estimated that as many as one in four construction workers considered themselves neurodiverse, with 17% having a formal diagnosis. ADHD accounted for 54% of all those with a neurodiverse condition. Despite the high level of neurodiversity, 75% of construction workers said they were not asked about their condition when hired. --- A trainee plumbing and heating engineer has won over £7,500.000 on the National Lottery. After registering his win, 20-year-old James Clarkson celebrated with friends and family before returning to work the next day, fixing frozen drains. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
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