Finance & Legislation

Construction on the back foot as England strike


The latest ONS statistics for construction output have been released, making tough reading for the industry.

Why construction businesses are plagued with supply chain issues


The technology that can equip project managers to avoid errors in the supply chain is there, it’s just not being utilised.

FMB calls for construction licensing


80% of builders and consumers support license scheme for UK construction industry.

The implications of Brexit for UK construction


The uncertainty surrounding Brexit is affecting four areas in construction – workforce, materials, red tape, and funding.

The impact of Brexit on immigration and the skills shortage


In a sector heavily reliant on imported skilled labour, Tsige Berhanu, discusses the implications of Brexit on the skills shortage.

How sustainable construction is key to government’s Clean Growth Strategy


With the publication of the Clean Growth Strategy, the Government has outlined how it plans to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Carillion worsens SME payment crisis


The fall of construction giant Carillion has exacerbated the payment crisis for small construction firms.

New court ruling acts as a warning to contractors


A closer look at the Walter Lilly v Clin case.

Multi-million pound funding package to deliver 1,300 homes in Cambridge


£22.4 million loan awarded via the Home Building Fund.

Construction industry ready for wage and allowance increases


Two year pay deal worth 6.2% agreed.