CITB and the FMB highlighted the need to train a new generation of workers to upgrade homes in the UK and support the Government’s Warm Homes Plan.
Brian Berry said: “The repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) sector has been poorly understood, despite having the largest output in the industry."
Renovations and home improvements make up 70% of jobs, while major works account for 65%.Â
The Federation of Master Builders is urging firms to protect workers during this weekend's hot weather, warning that extreme temperatures are becoming an increasing cause of project delays.
Its research showed Gloucester lost £9.9m, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport £9.7m, Bournemouth West £9.6m and Filton and Bradley Stoke £9.5m.
he Federation of Master Builders has opposed plans to merge CITB and ECITB, warning that smaller construction firms risk losing influence unless significant governance reforms are introduced.