Long-term pay deals in construction industry

The first stage of a four-stage, 36- month agreement in the Heating and Ventilating industry increased basic pay, overtime and allowances by 3.5% from 3 November for 30,000 workers.

Elsewhere in the construction sector, the final stage of a three-stage, 36-month agreement for 20,000 electrical contracting workers covered by the Joint Industry Board agreement will increase pay rates by an average of 7.16% from January.

The Heating and Ventilating craft rate is now £17,997.20 and there is a 38-hour basic working week.

A second stage rise will increase pay rates by 4.5% in October 2004. In April 2005 a London Rate Allowance of £6.00 per day (paid to all grades) will be introduced for workers who live within the M25 area. The final stage in October 2005 will be a 5.1% increase on salaries, allowances and overtime. The lodging allowance increased to £26.50 per night.

The basic rate for a JIB electrician is now £18,720.00 (the national rate for 'transport provided'). There is a basic 37.5 hour week. Travelling allowances range from £2.65 per day for over 15 and up to 20 miles to £9.02 per day for 55-75 miles.

Heating and ventilating

Adult trainee (new) £13,743.60

Operative (new) £16320.20

Craft £17,997.20

Craft + 2nd WS £18,815.68

Senior craft £19,633.64

Snr craft + 2nd WS £21,269.56

Foreperson £23,744.24

Mate (under 17) £6,380.92

Mate (17-18) £8,835.32

Mate (over 18) £13,743.60

Mod apprentice jnr £8,958.04

Mod apprentice int £12,639.12

Mod apprentice snr £16,320.20

Electrical Contracting JIB

Approved electrcn £20,384.00

Electrician £18,720.00

Labourer £14,820.00

Technician £23,088.00