National Specialist Contractors’ Council and UK Contractors Group set for merger

Further to the recent discussions between the National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC) and the UK Contractors Group (UKCG), both organisations have now confirmed their intention to proceed with a merger.

There is support from members of both organisations to join up the contracting supply chain and the first meeting of a new Strategy Board has already taken place.

President of NSCC Kevin Louch said:

"I believe that by sitting around the same table we will be able to have honest conversations about how projects can be delivered more effectively and there is the definite prospect of addressing major industry issues such as pre-qualification, skills and of course payment."

Chairman of UKCG James Wates said:

"This is a huge step forward for the supply chain and, whilst there are some undeniable anxieties about how the new organisation will function, all our discussions to date have been extremely positive."

NSCC and UKCG will formally vote on the merger in June 2015 and the new organisation, which will be led by current NSCC Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol, will be operational from 1 September 2015.

BWF joined the NSCC in 2011 so that we could work with them on a number of issues including eliminating cash retentions and labour consuming pre-qualification forms, thus giving you more time to grow your business.

Another benefit of working with the NSCC is that we can supplement the advice you receive through our business support helplines with legal and contractual assistance from Wedlake Bell, and employment advice from Croner. This gives you even more of the assurance you need when dealing with tricky contractual and employment issues.

We also have the opportunity to nominate representatives to the NSCC Council, and Contracts, Training & Health & Safety Committees. Interested members are invited to contact Michael Lee Michael.lee@bwf.org.uk  for further information.