Finance & Legislation

Gold standard set for public sector


The Cabinet Office has published an independent review.

Searching for signs of strength as contractor insolvencies rise


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


The first project to be financed by Atelier’s Carbonlite Challenge.

New dwellings are zero rated for VAT, right? Not quite.


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


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


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


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


It will come as no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that we have a real issue with unpredictable costs

Three Steps SMEs Can Take to Manage Supply Chain Disruption


Tim Boag from Aldermore bank, writes about how UK SMEs can mitigate supply chain disruption post pandemic.

Homegrown Timber Initiative Secures Funding


A team of experts who have been exploring the mainstream use of homegrown timber within the construction sector has secured funding