Finance & Legislation

IPA Overhauls Project Routemap


The IPA has published a considerable update of its existing guidance and best practice around the delivery planning of major projects.

Rail Sector Urges Export Support for SMEs


The Railway Industry Association is calling for the Department for International Trade to continue its support for small businesses

£25m Allocated to UK Construction


White Oak has announced that is has allocated a minimum of £25 million in lending to business in the UK’s construction sector.

Procurement Reform: What’s in it for Construction?


Peter Ware acting group procurement director at Scape Group takes a look at what the changes in procurement reform could mean

Building Safety Bill Announced


The Building Safety Bill published on Monday 5 July will create lasting generational change and set out a clear pathway for the future

House Prices Dip as Stamp Duty Winds Down


The average house price in the UK has dipped for the first time since January 2021 as the stamp duty holiday starts to wind down.

Businesses must Expect more Flexible Working Requests


Tina Chander from Wright Hassall writes about dealing with more flexible working requests from staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Causeway Technologies Targets Growth


Causeway has secured a £120 million investment to fund strategic acquisitions and accelerate its organic growth strategy

Importance of Having a Utilities Strategy


We often refer to utilities as being the umbilical cord to the magnificent buildings and infrastructure around us.

UK Infrastructure Bank Open for Business


The UK Infrastructure Bank officially opened for business last week (17 June 2021) to help businesses and communities level up