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How Can SME Developers Gain a Competitive Edge in the Market?


SME developers are not on top today. 40 years ago, 2 out of every 5 new builds in the UK were carried out by small housebuilders;

House Prices Rise Again in September


Average house prices in the UK increased by 11.8% over the year to September 2021, this has risen from 10.2% in August 2021.

Construction sector sees light at the end of the tunnel


Many businesses are feeling more optimistic about the future.

Previews & Predictions in the Construction Industry for 2022 


Ian Fernandes–Johnson is managing director of  IDH, an engineering design consultancy which offers innovative and professional temporary works

Cop26: construction sector needs support to deliver


COP26 has brought the impact of climate change into sharp focus.

Net Zero aims for cement and concrete industry


Government support will be crucial to supporting a net zero future in the cement and concrete industry.

Five Lessons for Growing Building & Construction Business


David Barrow is MD at cast stone company, Haddonstone. Here, he reflects on 50 years in business and the key lessons for any construction SME

How construction can help build a net zero future


With COP26 dominating the headlines, how can construction help?

Blockchain Technology & Smart Contracts: Part 2: What Are Smart Contracts


Smart contracts are contracts whose terms are encoded in computer language not legal language. Smart contracts can be executed

UK Supreme Court Confirms Commercially Reasonable Approach to Liquidated Damages


This summer, the UK Supreme Court issued its long-awaited verdict in the case of Triple Point Technology vs PTT Public Company.