Finance & Legislation

Could R&D Hold the Key for Survival


From tax policy changes to Brexit and the fallout from COVID, businesses across the country have been hit by challenges in the last year. 

Construction Framework Review Should Push Playbook


Gemma Duxbury looks at the government’s independent review of construction frameworks must consider both the public sector and contractors.

PMI Spring high for construction


PMI Spring high for construction. Activity figures register at highest since September 2014 as construction bounces back.

IR35: How Will Construction Companies be Affected


Joanne Harris from Parasol, explains the changes and potential consequences that construction companies must be aware of.

Tradespeople Losing from Withheld Payments


New research has revealed that UK tradespeople are seeing over £1,000 of payments each year withheld by customers following completed jobs.

Changes to Procurement Present Opportunities


In December the Government published a green paper outlining changes to its procurement procedures which could transform the process for SMEs

We Must Get Procurement Preparation Right


There is a big focus in the Construction Playbook on procuring for value and harnessing the power of SMEs within the industry.

Real-Time Insights on Business Performance


Procore Technologies Inc has released findings of an independent survey commissioned by Procore of over 250 UK and Irish managers and above.

Funding Boost for Construction Skills Bootcamps


More than £500,000 has been awarded to expand successful work programmes to help more people gain in demand sector-specific skills.

New Standard for Housing


Plans for new legal requirements for all housing in Scotland to meet the same standards is to be included in a national housing strategy.