Finance & Legislation

CMA Issues Fines for Roof Lead Cartel


The CMA has imposed fines which total over £9 million on two of the UK’s largest suppliers of rolled lead, for breaking competition law.

CITB say: ‘Invest to Save Skills’


The CITB have said Government investment is needed in order to support skills in the coming year to prevent a generation of talent being lost.

Batten Down the Hatches and Get Britain Building


Mike Leonard, Visiting Professor of Construction and Manufacturing, Birmingham City University and Chief Executive, The Building Alliance

COVID and the Reinvention of Construction


Asite are pleased to announce that it has released a new research report which examines how the construction industry can adapt

How Construction Will be Affected by Brexit


Craig Sanders of Protrade Ltd, discusses the challenges and opportunities that the construction sector will face with Brexit in mind.

Legal Experts Warn: ‘Secure Your Workforce’


With just 10 weeks to go until Brexit Shakespeare Martineau are issuing a call to action for construction companies

Guidance on New Government Immigration System


Brexit is expected to have a considerable impact on the construction industry in the UK and on firms across Europe that have links to the UK.

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.

Construction Output Growth Slows in August


Construction output which was released on Friday by the ONS shows that growth in the construction industry slowed to 3.0% in August 2020.

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?