Finance & Legislation

Liz Barclay Named as Small Business Commissioner


The Government has announced the name of the new Small Business Commissioner to help spearhead the effort to crackdown on delayed invoices

Social Value No Longer ‘Nice to Have’ for Construction


In this feature, Sarah Coughlan takes a look at how the Government's Construction Playbook has changed how people look at social value

Restructure to Rebuild Before It’s Too Late


Pauline Rigby looks at the restructuring that could save companies before it’s too late as the sector continues to contend with COVID

Utilities CAPEX & OPEX – The Lost Opportunity


With pressure on clients to reduce construction costs there is a requirement for project stakeholders to become ever more creative

Is There Need for Final Account Process in Construction?


In this latest feature from Rebecca Williams discusses if there is a need for a final account process when it comes to construction contracts

Construction Output Grows in January


Construction output in the UK grew by 0.9% in January 2021 the return to monthly growth follows on from the 2.9% decline in December 2020.

Post-Brexit Logistical Issues Causing Chain Reactions


This feature looks at the impact Brexit is having on the construction industry in greater detail and chain reaction of the late Brexit deal

Business Owners Use Savings to Keep Staff


New research from QuickBooks has shown that small business owners have been tested to the limits in the pandemic

How to Prepare for Construction Disputes


In this feature Jessica Tresham and Hannah Gardiner of Womble Bond Dickinson write a guide on how to be prepared for construction disputes. 

Business Reaction to Budget 2021


Following on from the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s, Rishi Sunak’s budget yesterday here are some business reactions