What does Brexit mean for construction?
Bear in mind that changes to any EU trading agreements involving labour or materials will not come into effect until 2019 or even later if the EU wish to extend the negotiations. What might have a more immediate effect is market perception that devalues sterling and UK inward and domestic investment decisions.
There will be many people in the industry who will be glad to see the end of the obligation to advertise forthcoming public sector commissions in OJEC . The procedure has cost unnecessary delays and additional cost to many projects.
This may give many in the UK Construction Industry the impetus to start apprenticeships or increase the number of apprenticeships, to overcome the skills shortage.
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