Business

BESA calls for ‘tough and rapid response’ to ISG chaos


BESA has urged the government to act quickly in response to the collapse of main contractor ISG.

Developing women in leadership


The sector must more effectively engage and harness the full range of leadership talent available to it.

Why leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply chains against cyber threats


Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing.

Building Britain: Ibstock ready to play their part in getting Britain building again


After Labour’s landslide win in July’s General Election, incumbent Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out an ambitious programme of activity.

Housebuilding manifesto pledge scrutinised


We take a look at the response from around the sector.

The drive towards electrifying the off-highway sector


The importance of electrification within the off-highway sector.

SMEs remain unprepared as cyber threats escalate


SMEs neglect cyber security, making them easy targets for a wide range of attacks, including phishing and ransomware.

UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024


Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023.

A year of procurement, politics and productivity


With 2024 shaping up to have a great deal of changes through political, economic and legislative changes, Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo is looking at the year ahead

2024 Construction predictions


As we move in to 2024, what areas are expected to drive further change and what will likely become hot topics.