Finance & Legislation

Double adjudications the way to go for employers failing to serve a pay less notice


Employers who failed to serve a pay less notice on time often ended up on the wrong end of a ‘smash and grab’ adjudication decision

CIS Contractors missing out on tax relief


Contractors working under the CIS may be missing out on valuable tax relief.

CPRE reaction to Planning Review


An interim report on the planning review has been presented in the House of Lords by former housing minister Nick Raynsford.

FM Global cautions on desktop assessment amendments


The company believes the desktop assessment tests have fundamental issues with accuracy.

Exploitation in construction industry


The new report on modern slavery and exploitation highlights the problems within the construction industry.

Construction output stalls


The latest construction output figures have been released by the ONS showing the industry is continuing its recent decline.

Late payments pushing SMEs to the edge


New research has reveals late payment practices are pushing small construction firms to the brink of bankruptcy or liquidation.

Construction springs back after snow


The latest IHS Markit/CIPS Construction PMI figures have been released, showing a resurgence to growth for the industry.

Terminating contracts: The common pitfalls


In the aftermath of the collapse, termination of contracts is a more prominent issue than ever.