Remove incompetent and rogue traders from the industry
A licensing scheme would allow the industry to enforce a basic level of competence at entry level.
The benefits of a mandatory licensing scheme
Offer a much higher level of consumer protection
Research shows that one in three homeowners have been put off doing major home improvement work for fear of hiring a cowboy builder.
Increase construction output to boost the wider economy
Licensing would increase confidence in the industry and lead to more work being commissioned.