Finance & Legislation
Self-employment helps build back better
31 Jan 22
Self-employment could be the Government’s most valuable ally as it builds back better.
Construction products regulation
25 Jan 22
The Office for Product Safety and Standards will regulate construction products.
Gold standard set for public sector
13 Jan 22
The Cabinet Office has published an independent review.
Searching for signs of strength as contractor insolvencies rise
17 Dec 21
At 17% of all insolvencies, construction once again had the dubious honour of accounting for more company failures than any other industry.
Carbonlite challenge finances ultra-sustainable homes
8 Dec 21
The first project to be financed by Atelier’s Carbonlite Challenge.
New dwellings are zero rated for VAT, right? Not quite.
26 Nov 21
In this article Kevin Hall at Wright Hassall will explain the situation regarding zero-rating for VAT and property development, cover some of the common errors and changes that lead to VAT headaches and highlight simple steps to ensuring the rates are right for every aspect of a development. VAT is
House Prices Rise Again in September
18 Nov 21
Average house prices in the UK increased by 11.8% over the year to September 2021, this has risen from 10.2% in August 2021.
Five Lessons for Growing Building & Construction Business
10 Nov 21
David Barrow is MD at cast stone company, Haddonstone. Here, he reflects on 50 years in business and the key lessons for any construction SME
Negotiating a Comprehensive Break Clause that Reflects your Current Situation
18 Oct 21
As UK businesses begin to establish a new normal the commercial real estate landscape is also undergoing its own transformation.
Creative Ideas for Mitigating Unpredictable Costs
14 Oct 21
It will come as no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that we have a real issue with unpredictable costs
