The National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) and the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) have announced their intention to merge.

Support has been given from members of both organisations and the first meeting of the new Strategy Board has already taken place.

NSCC President 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."

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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."

The NSCC and UKCG will have a formal vote on the merger in June.

The new organisation will be led by NSCC Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol and will be in effect from September 2015.

(LM/CD)