The new industry trade body Build UK has been officially launched.

Formed as a result of the merger between UKCG and NSCC, Build UK was launched today Tuesday, 1 September.

To mark the occasion, the trade body has published an Action Plan to address 'key' industry issues and in turn, improve the delivery of projects and drive growth.

Build UK will bring together 27 of the industry's largest main contractors and 40 leading trade associations representing 11,500 specialist contractors.


Initially, the organisation will focus on:

• Image of construction.

• The industry's skills needs.

• Effective pre-qualification.

• Health and safety performance.

• Fair payment practices.

Build UK Chief Executive, Suzannah Nichol MBE, said: "Today is the culmination of an exciting year bringing two leading organisations together and we are now looking forward to working with our members and partners to deliver real and lasting change on the issues that matter.

"By getting the right people around the table and having honest and open debates, we are confident that Build UK will be able to deliver progress, not just for the contracting supply chain but the wider industry and its clients."

(LM)