Finance & Legislation
Changes to Procurement Present Opportunities
12 Apr 21
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
6 Apr 21
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
1 Apr 21
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
30 Mar 21
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
29 Mar 21
Plans for new legal requirements for all housing in Scotland to meet the same standards is to be included in a national housing strategy.
Liz Barclay Named as Small Business Commissioner
23 Mar 21
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
22 Mar 21
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
19 Mar 21
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
18 Mar 21
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?
16 Mar 21
In this latest feature from Rebecca Williams discusses if there is a need for a final account process when it comes to construction contracts
