Features

Eight Tips for Setting Up A Trade Business


Being your own boss has many perks that make it an appealing career move, but it also presents challenges you’ll need to prepare for.

Realising Value from Risk Lessons


The risk of cost overruns can be greatly reduced by applying learnings from past projects – so why isn’t it happening more often?

Bright Future for Data Centre Construction?


Stephen Whatling, Chairman at BCS (Business Critical Solutions) writes about data centre construction in this latest feature for UKCO. 

Investment in Innovation and R&D Must Continue


The construction industry has seen a challenging six months since Covid-19 and businesses large and small have battled a gamut of obstacles

Moulding new path for self-compacting concrete


Self-compacting concrete holds a variety of advantages over traditional methods including speed, and improved surface finishes.

Construction output in Great Britain July 2020


In this feature David Vayro, Head of Built Environment Projects at Primas writes about the latest ONS UK Construction output statistics.

Preserving Mental Health While Furloughed


Adrian Attwood, Executive Director at DBR Ltd., discusses the need for enhanced mental health protection in the construction industry.

Government voucher scheme is an opportunity for all businesses to grow, don’t get left behind


“The Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme is an opportunity for all businesses to expand and grow, don’t get left behind,” – Simon Ayers, CEO of TrustMark

Evidence of Green Shoots in Construction Sector


As the green shoots of recovery begin to tentatively appear, Simon Robinson looks at how construction can emerge strongly from the pandemic.

Survey Highlights Skills Shortage


Stephen Whatling of BSC writes about the skills shortage, and how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted on this.