Finance & Legislation

Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality


Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality, with one in two Brits saying HSE training is skipped due to time pressure.

From trades to transformation: Practical growth for SME construction firms


Many SME construction firms struggle to overcome common growth barriers.

Homes England supports Greencore Homes with new sustainable homes


Homes England will provide funding to support the delivery of Milton Heights. 

New Export Guarantee Champions UK Engineering and Design Services


UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts.

How sustainability and innovation can help construction companies in limit financial loss


Construction businesses are facing many challenges to their bottom line at once, but utilising creative strategies to innovate can help mitigate losses while also committing to sustainability

Crack down on late payments in major support package for small businesses


The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments.

BESA calls for ‘tough and rapid response’ to ISG chaos


BESA has urged the government to act quickly in response to the collapse of main contractor ISG.

BCIS issues five-year construction industry forecast


Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years according to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

Why Invoice Finance works for construction companies


Construction is a cashflow-critical industry, and that’s the primary reason why Invoice Finance, a way of releasing the value of unpaid invoices, works so well.