NSCC-UKCG merger may offer the unity we need

摘要

It's a bit of turn up for the books, isn't it? Despite the seemingly unresolvable differences of some of their members over payment and retentions, two industry tribes are discussing a merger. As we report on page 8, the UK Contractors Group - the voice of the major contractors - and the National Specialist Construction Council - the voice of the supply chain - are consulting members about joining forces. UKCG chief executive Stephen Ratcliffe is to step down in June and the plan would be for NSCC boss Suzannah Nichol to take over a newly joined group if it goes ahead.